Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 308, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1910 — Page 1

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POLITICAL ld Conceded That ensticker of Inj s Will Win AS THE ER | Believed That , nt Has Been Rea. tween Him anc (United Frees B Indianapolis, Ind., D„„ eVial to Daily (filature due to conre 0 „ and meetings of the v. democrats still being ,j planning the early flgh )r ganization, political rep, r . to at variance in their organization of the hous n tatives practically the next speaker will h Seidensticker, the r x elect from Marion count: Those following the ig speakership have been . tween Seidenstricker, Aq Plymouth, Joseph M. Cra. ison and Albert Vennema ville. Some mysterious however, together with th Wise and Venneman intei draw, has made Selden choice. A report that wi Venneman out, Seidenst be agreed upon as a comi didate was circulated, i

INCIDENT cians congregated. No on be’ able to put his finger < — inal source of informatio heard that seidensticker Charles Colchin’s Betrothed "arrive” next Wednesday . Coupled with this was ti Last Week Received a al information Josep Message of Death. <ens, considered a formld; ° date in the speakership c< be made chairman of the cwt.t means committee, which of)F CHALRES COLCHIN with it the floor leadershij now slated for the chairr. judiciary A, which is one ojj Illinois, Who Had Met important committees of Venneman is slated as Death—Was Misjudiciaty B. „ If this organization goes sent TO ner. will be a victory for the Governor Marshall. Both Si and Cravens have been rhe funeral of Charles clchin, Marshall men from the vtose life ended so tragically ning. It will also be a victo urgday afternoon in an accident progressive element within hjg homej will probably be held cratic party and a ji^ tinct urday morn|ng at 9 o’clock from th Tho?gh' Thom7s Taggart, Catholic church. The body, after committeeman, has not opeiparation for burial, was removed a hand in the speakership he colchin home on West Eighth since W. W. Spencer was has, in a quiet way. done all Brownson c i u b, of which he to defeat Seidensticker. P ominen t member, will have a regarded the candidacy of Si a prommem more for the purpose of bree representation at the funeral the Marion county delegatiices. for anything else, and just asm of the most touching 1 » cene ® “ Spencer was retired in the lection with the Colchin death ship race. Al Zearing, anotithe arrival this afternoon of his gart lieutenant in Marion courthed, Miss * uth ™ maS *; r °™ brought out for the principle in St. Joe, Mich. She shin of the house. The smt the station by her cousin, Miss X ... m ai. . ®rl>er. .1 Filth Although keeping «Ul« Taken to Uta Cokhln hout. Th. hand ha. al.o hem ...» an, wise. This I. not e.n.b ™ much because of any affect®. It had been p a tween the national commig but was postponed. The trag IL th. M„.h.U county ” 11 ‘ * tive, as because of the fact tied br e. connectain “special interests’' 'thTColchin tragedy is an street paving and traction ■ a of Mlss urged Wise's selection and t * preinoni . Taggart for support. The g • cldent which occurred given Wk. by »>« n T. a.’d that l.« ever, was without hia kno . between Christmas consent, his friends say. > Miss Talmage receivGovernor Marshalls oppos gt Jogeph |ele . Wise was not of a persona )n that Charles Colas he held Wise in high es e< b een kllled jn a the governor learned ear y ■ n „ Jdent , She immediately game that the “interests ai and learned that the eyes on the Marshall coun y Calchjn killed live d in Illinois sentative and for that reason >■' telegram had been misup his mind Wise would not i meant for anotbe r From the named Ruth in St. Joe. a is determined that the t deceased Colchin In Illi; shall not dominate the legi Should the organization, as no acciden t which ended dieted by politicians, go throng ■ popu j a r young Anderl expected that “progressive lacking. No one has! tion will mark the work of the gaw the accldent . I ture from the start. The organ) he had thrown big . itself would be the first b ow • tra j n an d that in at-l toward furthering the P roKr ® 8£ " tQ junip his hand caught in icy and preventing the n platform of the ca' from gaining control. under the wheels. Anded As outlined in the P art * P ‘ det | n , of last April the administration

i the enaltment of ’|tion lav| the streniF paws relit ing to drill I sanitary Conditions A \ • weekly -Cage law in k and minim; pursuits; t of the staL/ inspector 'vl governor; la co-employ and the stbmisslon t< 5 all disputA between \ \ bor - J ' The platterm also 3r cities and townships asYZ ltß for flection onlthe liquor question, instead of thefcounty as under the present law. ft Early in tfie session the two houses will meet infioint session to name a I cited State! senator to succeed Albert J. Beveadge, republican, defeated in the laA primaries. According to present imfcations, John W. Kern, Bryan’s last ■inning mate, endorsed In the primates. win be sent to to Washlngtonlwithout a show of opposition In lining up lor organization an interesting feature cropped out today in the maintained by the politicians in picking a speaker, as to their collection with possible candidates for dovernor in 1912. This is important, a» the gubernatorial nomination is npw closely entwined with speakersh p ambitions. Seidensticker’s frlendslpointed out that he is in no way identified as a factional--Ist and Is Interested In the candidacy of no future governor. On the other hand Venneman was hurt during the past week, as it iecame known that the followers of Congressman John W. Boehne of Evansville were more interested In the Mpeakership as a lever in the governorship contest than in Venneman himself. It also became known that Congressman Adair was interested in Wise for the same I reason. I - . - . ■<»■—■ —

\ UKrs. J. D. 3W \ have returned Jr the home of hiJy I’armAnd and famijJP -ortiand /Purdue X AV Alstj Held—Ed Lyons Will Serve as One of Judges. Many of the progressive farmers of Adams county at i contemplating attending the Purdue University Extension Eleventh District Farmers’ Short Course to be he d at Huntington, January 2-7. At th»t time prominent instructors from tide Purdue University agricultural department will be present and give a week’s Instruction to those desiring 'o take this short course. This will be of much practical good to all farriers and as the cost for the tuition is small, and the results to be gained therefrom great, Adams county will no doubt be largely represented in the class. In addition, a com, wheat, oits and potato show or contest will b< held, and all Adams county farmers rre invited to exhibit. All exhibits must me in the hands of the show committee by Monday noon, January 2nd. Prizes are offered in Eleven classes —for the best bushel corny best ten ears, yellow, white and'mixed, and ten best ears of any corn; best single ear, ear shelling highest percentage; best peck winter wheat; best peck oats; best half bushel early and late potatoes. A large number of special premiums will also be offered. Adams county products are as good if not better than any. Why not take them? Adams county is well represented in the official organization of the ] Eleventh district farmers, Charles Mununa being one of the executive committee. E. H. Lyons of this city I has also received an invitation from Omer Summers, president .asking him to serve as one of the corn judges. He has accepted and will leave Monday morning to receive the instructions to be given the men who will do this work. o - GOT THE LICENSE Young Man From Wells County Called on Geneva Girl—Was Surprised. MARSHAL WAITING Brought Him Here—Routed Out Clerk Haefling—Returned This Morning. Marie Bennett, aged seventeen, daughter of Joseph Bennett, of Geneva, and Casper Holloway, aged twen-ty-one, farmer, Wells county, were granted a marriage license early this morning. On the marriage docket the entry appears just the same as any other, but there is a little of the unusual connected therewith. As the hands of the clock in the bedroom of Clerk James r. Haefling pointed to just 3:20 this morning, that official heard a loud, rapping at his door. He appeared as soon as convenient and there found Marshal L. G. Botkins of Geneva and Mr. Holloway. They notified Mr. Haefling that they wanted a marriage license and wanted it just as soon as convenient. The alwaysobliging clerk dressed and went with them to the court house, where the papers were issued and the two men returned to Geneva on the morning train, where it is presumed a quiet little wedding occurred today. It develops that when young Holloway went to Geneva Friday evening to call on his girl, she met him with the marshal and informed him that an affidavit had been filed, which would reI quire him to promise to care for her lin sickness and health. He admitted I icing in sore financial straits, but R his part of the affair was arranged and the young man consented to do the right thing. The hurried visit here and the securing of the license resulted. ’ -A..J

Ind. Saturday Evening, December, 31, 1910.

' I OPENING BALL. Os Young Men’s Social Club a Grant Success. - The opening ball of the Young Men’s Social Club which was given al their hall on last Thursday evening was a complete success in every way The rooms were very prettily decorated for the evening and presented a ' very neat appearance, being admired by all in attendance. Twenty-eight j couples were on the floor and until a late hour the lovers of dancing enjoyed themselves. Excellent music was furnished by Elgin King and Med Miller and was much enjoyed by the many present. The next ball will be given on the eleventh of January, at 1 which time the club expects to enter- '• 1 tain a much larger crowd. A special ’ meeting of the members has been call'ed for Sunday afternoon, at which ' i some matters of business pertaining ’| to the lodge will be attended to. YOU AWFUL ADAMS Our Sister County in Buckeye State Continues to Spring Surprises. Mr. TAFT IMPLICATED — I Is Said to Have Sent Eight Thousand Dollars There 1 Two Years Ago. (Unites Press Service.) West Union, Ohio, Dec. 31—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Men with senatorial ambition, it developed today, were the favorite prey of politicians and voters of Adams county, the lat(ter of whom have been indicted to the number of nearly 1,200, with more to follow. In 1908, when ■ Charles P. Taft, brother of the president, had ambitions to be a United States senator, there was sent into Adams county from Cincinnati, it is declared, the enormous sum of SB,OOO for the pur- ' pose of rolling up a good majority on the legislative ticket. Candidates, however, had no means of knowing how that money was expended, or at ■ least so it is stated. It is said it was represented to Mr. Taft that the money was needed for legitimate campaign expenses. The investigation of the grand jury continued today. PYTHIAN OFFICERS I ■! ■ Will be Installed on Next Thursday Evening For the New Year. AN EXCELLENT LIST Elected—Lodge Now Has 218 Members—A Rapid Growth. The Knights of Pythias will on next Thursday evening install their new officers for the ensuing term, J. R. Parrish serving as installing officer. I The following officers will take their ;office at that time: Chancellor Commander — Martin Worthman. Vice Chancellor —Fred Ashbaucher. Prelate—Fred Fruchte. Master at Arms—Albert Sellemeyer. Keeper of Records and Seals—J. C. Tritch. Master of Finance—Fred Mills. Master ol Exchequer—D. N. Erwin. Inner Guard—John Moser. Outer Guard —Martin Girod. Master at Work —Ed Ashbaucher. Trustee —James Hurst. The local order has had an unaparalleled growth in the past few I years, the total membership now numbering two hundred eighteen. Decatur had honed for the district convention to be held in February, but this has been given to Montpelier instead, much to the disappomtment of the local knights. It ■gKbe held there February 28th^j®j|^B&jl

COURT DOUSE NEWS ld i I g Chicago & Erie Railroad Ask " Appointment of Three g Appraisers. t- - « “ FOR MERCER STREET d | 11 Claim Assessment Too High c For Benefits—Tables in Court Room. e e— " * , C The Chicago & Erie railroad comI pany, through their local attorney, A. I-. P. Beatty, has filed a petition in the h Adams circuit court, asking for the g appointment of three appraisers to decide upon the amount of benefits for i which they should pay, for the im- , ' provement of Mercer avenue. The k company owns lots 356, 357, 778 and f 779, located along that street and the assessment against them was $369.47. i They allege that the improvement did . not benefit them in the least and they ask that the same be reduced in the extent of S3OO. They recite the facts I concerning the street, giving the date I of the letting of the contract, etc., and say that before the date fixed by the council, December 16th, for the filing I of objections to the preliminary assessment roll, they remonstrated, but that the said assessment was lett . standing. Wherefore they ask for the appointment of appraisers to fix the benefits. Two handsome oak tables, each about ten feet long, have been added to the fixtures of the court room. They will be used by attorneys for the [ plaintiff and defendant in the trial of cases and will add to the appearance of the hall of justice, beside being ' most convenient. i- - — EARLY CLOSING. > The groceries of the city will close i every evening at 8 o'clock until April Ist. except Saturday. Everett & Hite. F. V. Mills. S. E. Hite. Hower & Hower. Yoder & Brushwiller. 308t3 —<> - PLEAD NOT GUILTY i Harry Barrone Denies Any Participation in the Arson Case. i HIS TRIAL MONDAY i — Gave SSOO Bond—Affidavit Was Filed by Sam Deihl, Brother of Adam. Harry Barrone, charged with arson in connection with the burning of the house of Charles and Sarah Yobst, was arraigned before Mayor Teeple at 9 o’clock this morning. He plead not guilty and asked for a continuance of his preliminary trial until Monday afternoon, as he desired to have D. E. , Smith appear as his attorney and the ; mayor set the trial for 2 o’clock of . that day. The affidavit against Barrone was made by Sam Deihl, brother of Adam Diehl, who is in jail charged ' with the crime, and who is said to ’ have blamed Barrohe for the work. It is likely that the correct story of , the affair will come out before the trial is over. Deihl will have his trial in circuit court. Barrone gave a SSOO bond for his appearance, the document. being signed by the lad’s father, William Barrone. and by D. F. Hill. Deihl has not made a confession to any of the officers, and if he has admitted any part in the affair it was to his brother, the rumor having started probably from the fact that the brother filed the affidavit against Barrone. John Schug arrived home today from his regular trip and will remain over Sunday with his family. Mrs. Gus. Lauer and children re- . turned this afternoon to Fort WayrwL after a visit with her parents, Mr. an<B : Mrs. H. Pennington, and family.- ■ Mrs. Chhrles Fisher went,/" ’r<vnrotwmg thifc.

- | CHANGES HANDS. Lew T. Brokaw Buys the H. 8. Porter Stand. < Another change in the business clr j cles has taken place, L. T. Brokaw purchasing the H. S. Porter second i hand store, and will dispose of the ' stock at once He will offer the entire lot for sale, it consisting of furnlture, stoves, harness —old and new harness supplies, buggy whips, axle grease, and many other smaller articles, which he has on hand, which he ! will sell regardless of price. The store contains many articles just as good as new, but as everything is to be sold they will be disposed of at a very low price. Call around and get his prices, and you will be assured of getting a bargain. 0 BROTHER AT DEATH’S DOOR. B —— e Mrs. W. H. Graham passed through K the city at noon today on her way to r ! Van Wert, Ohio, to be at the bedside j. of her brother. Rev. J. E. Stoops, both e he and his wife being at the point ol 1 death. Rev. Stoops has been suffere ing for some time from a complication ’ of diseases, kidney trouble, paralysis, i apoplexy, among other things, and r | Mrs. Stoops has been a sufferer from B tuberculosis for several months. Both 3 are very bad and their death is 3 thought to be the matter of only a j short while. > ■ - <- o THE BAIN DITCH WAS SOLD. County Surveyor Ernst today sold ; the Bain ditch, the winners being i Mayer & Stevens, who bid $1,825. . The other bidders were Thomas & Metzger, $2,075; Samuel Butler, $2,167; L. W. Frank, $1,975.40. The ditch, with branches, Is about two and a quarter miles in length. THE FINAL SESSION Board of Commissioners Disposed of the Fringes —Close Up Affairs. BILLS ARE ALLOWED Where the Funds Permitted —B. G. &C. Draw Chunk of Subsidy. — j The board of commissioners met today to close- up the affairs of the year, this being the last session for Mr. I i Laughlin, the president of the board. I i Monday morning the first regular session will convene, at which time Mr. ; Chris Eicher will assume his place on I the board. The only business’ trans- [ acted today was the allowing of bilis and this was somewhat limited because the funds in the various funds has been practically expended. Attorney Frank Dailey, W. A. Kunkle and R. F. Cummins of Bluffton and A. C. Briggs of Geneva were be- , fore the board of commissioners here j this morning, and when they left they , had in their jeans the snug little sum of $11,346.26, this being the second installment of the $25,000 voted by Wabash and Hartford townships as a subsidy for the building of the Bluff--1 ton, Geneva and Celina traction line. Os this amount Wabash paid $7,354.82 and Hartford, $3,991,44. There still remains to be paid the sum of about SI,OOO, which will not. be levied until next year. But one per cent, can be levied and this amount did not quite pay the subsidy, leaving the balance. The new road is prosperous and are planning to extend the line eastward during 1911. CLAIMED HE WAS SICK. But Was Given $5 Fine For Being Drunk. Harry Straub, who was nabbed as he alighted from the last ear Thursday night by Marshall, son, charged with drun'P(«*"' f brought before ’Squire day afternoon and gi t■ ■ i which he will make 11 teen days Jail. .

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THE BUSINESS MEN ir Will Have Charge of Servr- * ices at Christian Church I e New Year’s Night. i- '• A GOOD PROGRAM e ® Speeches by E. H. Shoemaks er, G. T. Burk, J. D. Beery, t C. C. Enos, H. B. Heller, d The Sunday evening New Year's services at the Christian church, beginning at 7:15, will be in the hands of the business men, and a right good service is promised, if the following program for the evening is any crih terion: Scripture Reading and Prayer—E. r H. Shoemaker. "What We Expect to do as a Class During the Next Three Months” —G. ’’ T. Burk. & "What We Can Do For the Boys of , Our Community”—Jos. D. Beery. I I "What Our Class Can Do to Enlist s ' Men For the Bible Class” —C. C. Enos. "The Men of All Nations For the Man of All Men”—H. B. Heller. Good music is promised. Men will | be at the door and see that no one 1 gets out without a good handshake. IWe wdll shake them in and shake I them out, and you’ll shake them up. I Come and be at home with us. IS NOW CASHIER Ted Ramsey, who for four month only, has served as driver for the local Wells-Fargo Express agency, has been given a quick promotion, having been appointed cashier for the Fort Wayne express office. Besides being a very agreeable department of the agency, the position carries with it/a handsome increase in salary, Ted has already begun work. He is a very quick, energetic, capable business man, and the position is given in recognition of his worth. Mr. Ramsey succeeds Fred Lepper, who held that position for some time. Mr. Lepper is very well known here, having : substituted as local agent here following the resignation of Harold Wilson, and subsequent to the appofnti ment of Ben Elzey, the local agent. Mr. Elzey has not yet named Ramsey’s successor as driver. THE BIG MOCK COURT TRIAL. Full List of Characters and Other Interesting Particulars. Since the announcement was made iq these columns that a big Mock Court Trial was to be held under the auspices of the Decatur Lodge, 993, B. P. O. E„ in Bosse's opera house on Tuesday evening, January 3rd, there has been great curiosity to know "who ’tis.” The secret Is going to be let out right here and now and the public can begin to look forward to the merry event. No wonder there is deep Interest when so Important a question is at stake, as to whether the affections of fair women shall be trifled with, her tender heart rent asunder and her future blighted, with no redress whatever? That this mock court trial will be no light affair will be clearly seen and here comes the list of participants: His honor, the judge, will be Judge James T. Merryman; clerk, James P * Haefling; court officer, Fred M ! court crier, John C. Moran; attorney, Col. A. V. N ewto cester. Mass.; defendant’ A. P. Beatty. Esq. A The broken-hearted highly interesting br/p3 & . suit will be Miss Ev • rtVAfjS luckless defendant /iQA-VC* Tho