Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 31, Decatur, Adams County, 6 February 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 31.

BOARD IN SESSION Will Probably Fix Date For Holding Local Option Election Today. REPORTS WERE FILED Board Hears Discussions on Road Petitions and on Other Matters. At 4 o’clock this afternoon the comrnissioners fixed the local option election for February 28th. At 3 o’clock this afternoon no action had been taken on the petition for a local option election under the new Proctor law. It was generally conceded, however, that the matter would be disposed of before the meeting adjourned today. The petition as tiled is in due form, and about all there is to do is to fix the date, which will probably be about March Ist. Commissioner Zwlck, who has been quite sick for a week or ten days, was unable to be present at the meeting today. The board of county commissioners convened in the regular February session and the first matter taken up was the petition of Salmota Crouch et al. for a highway. A motion to dismiss was filed and concurred in by a number of interested parties. W. D. Cross - filed a petition to refund taxes and same being found as represented, was granted by the board. The remonstrance for Wabash township, which will prevent any saloons in that community, was filed in due form, under date of January 31st, and was duly recognized by the board. The county treasurer filed his report for January. Superintendent Graber of the county farm also reported, as did C. E. Magley, overseer of the poor of Root township, all of Which were approved. Petitions to refund taxes were filed by David Zimmerman, George Pyle, Cement Roof and Block Co., Margaret Meyers, Mary E. Hanna, C. E. McDonald. The board fixed March 7th as the day on which these matters will be taken up and adjusted. The parties or a representative must be present at that time or their petition will bo dismissed. A communlcaion from the Allen county commissioners was read, asking for a name plate to be placed on the county line bridge. The matter was referred to the auditor, who was instructed to investigate the cost. IN THEICHURCHES Rev. Imler and Rev. Spetnagel Spoke at Ft. Wayne Yesterday. FIELD DAY SERVICES For Anti-Saloon LeagueRevival at M. E. Church Has Closed. The revival at the Methodist church which has been in charge of the Rev. Church for several weeks, with good results, closed Sunday evening. The Rev. Imler, pastor of the United Brethren cnurcti, was among the speakers in the Anti-Saloon League s field day exercises at Fort Wayne Sunday, speaking at the Christ's Lutheran church in the morning. The Rev. Spetnagel, former pastor of the Presbyterian church here, but now of South Bend, where he has the superintendency of the South Bend Anti-Sa-loon League district, spoke at the Trinity M. E. church, Fort Wayne, in the morning. II — The revival services are still continuing at the United Brethren church by the Rev. Imler. Sunday evening three more young ladies signified their desire to enter into the Christian church and much encouragement in the success of the revival is resulting. Everybody is given a cordial invitation to attend.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

CLOVER LEAF TO STOP. Pleasant Mills People Ask Favor from Company and Get It, The people of Pleasant Mills, who have been coming to this city on the early morning Clover Leaf train and returning in the evening, but who for the past nine months have been experiencing much difficulty on account of the trains not stopping there, have been relieved from that inconvenience and will again enjoy the favor. A petition signed by many of the residents and sent to the superintendent, J. F. Clement, of Frankfort, through Robert Blackburn of this city, asking that this accommodation be granted them, was successful. He received word from Mr. Clement that train No. 3, westbound .and due here at 8:23 a. m., and No. 4, eastbound, at 7:03 p. m., would be stopped at Pleasant Mills on a flag signal. Since the old order went into effect residents of the town were barred from travel, but now that their request has been granted, this city will be patronized much better by its neighboring city. MRS. OLIVER DEAD Wife of Former Decatur Blacksmith Died Sunday in Huntington. WELL KNOWN HERE \ Mesdames C. J. Weaver and Jacob Miller Will Attend Funeral Tomorrow. Mrs. C. J. Weaver received a telegram this morning stating that Mrs. Willard Oliver of Huntington, formerly of this city, had passed away Sunday from hemorrhage of the lungs. The Oliver family until about ten years ago were residents of this city, Mr. Oilver being employed as blacksmith for the Tyrill shop. During their residence here the family gained many friends, the friendship being renewed in their visits here since the time of their removal to Huntington. a daughter, Miss Beatrice, visiting here only last summer. Mrs. Oliver had been in failing health several years, and about six weeks ago suffered a hemorrhage of the lungs, the one following yesterday proving fatal. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Christian church of which the family were member?, the Rev. Cole officiating. Mrs. C. J. 'Weaver and Mrs. Jacob Miller will leave Tuesday morning to be in attendance at the funeral. During their residence here the family was identified with the local Christian church and will be well remembered for their earnest endeavors and active work here. —o — DELIVERY FAILS TO START. The new delivery system promote! by Schlickman & Worklnger did net start this morning as advertised or. account of the wagons not arriving. The wagons were ordered from South Bend and were promised for delivery in time for the beginning of the work today, but failed to arrive. A member of the firm went to the company Saturday and he reports that the wagons will be here in a week or ten days wh»a the o.'.stem w.ll al once be inaugurated. In the meantime the delivery will he carried on as before by the individual system of the merchants. MRS. O. L. VANCE BETTER. Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer and O. L. Vance went to Fort Wayne Sunday morning to pay a visit to Mrs. Vance, wife of the latter, who is a patient at the St. Joseph’s hospital, she having undergone an operation there some time ago. Mrs. Sellemeyer returned home and reports Mrs. Vance doing nicely and improving each day, al though still suffering much pain. Mr. Vance remained over until today, and feels much encouraged over her present condition, and it is now thought that she will get along all right. . “ T. P. A. NOTICE. The T. P. A. will meet this evening for the election of officers. C. H. Colter, Sec’y. Miss Rose Dunathan, principal of the Decatur high school, visited in Huntington over the week-end. |

TO PASS THIS WEEK The Regulation and Restricting Bill Will Become a Law in Few Days. UP TO THE HOUSE Lawmakers Claim They Are Honestly Trying to Draft a Good One. Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Proctor strict regulation high titense bill is expected to be in the hands of the governor by the close of this week. The bill was due for third reading and passage in the senate today. It will immediately be sent to the house where it is not expected to encounter as much opposition as in the senate. The Proctor bill has been by far the most interesting measure thus far before the legislature. Both republicans and democrats took a hand in the amendment of the bill and one of its most important provisions—the 11canse fee —was the amendment of Senator Higgins, a republican. When the bill has finally passed it cannot be said that it is any one’s measure because of the interest all the members have taken in it. It is generally understood that when the regulation bill reaches the house the license fee will be lowered. The senate amendment provided that the fee should be S7OO for all cities and SSOO for all towns. Several representatives believe that this is unjust and instead of taking this question out of politics would force the liquor interest to take a more active part than ever in elections. It is also pointed out that the purpose of the bill is to regulate the saloon busines instead of to raise revenue. One prominent senator predicted that the house would cut the fee to about $450 and that as a compromise between the senate and house a fee of about $550 for cities would be agreed upon. Although the bill was expected to pass the senate with little discussion some trouble is looked for between the senators and lobbyists for the Anti-Saloon League who have made themselves obnoxious. Frequently during the discussion of the bill these lobbyists went up and down the aisles attempting to dictate the votes of the senators. “It is the boldest lobby I have ever seen,” said a senator. “We are honestly trying to settle this question for good, but these agitators do not want is settled in any manner. Whenever this question is settled they will lose their jobs and that is,why they are so busy. One of the lobbyists went so far during the discussion Friday as to call a senator a liar. It is believed this is the first time such a thing has occurred on the floor of the senate. Senator Proctor on last Saturday introduced a bill designed to amend the option bill which was signed by the governor Friday. The bill will be put through both houses in the regular manner. The session held by the senate Saturday was anything but formal. It was apparent that the senators were anxious to get home for Sunday and business was rushed through at topspeed. One hundred and fourteen bills were placed on second reading and no amendments were offered. This was probably due to the fast that everyone was looking for an early adjournment and are holding their amendments in reserve until the bills come up for third reading. Several new bills, which are of little Importance were introduced, a number of committee reports were read. The session adjourned at noon until 2 o’clock this afternoon. LUTHERAN CONFERENCE Held at Fort Wayne Today—Rev. Wehmeyer Attends. Rev. Wehmeyer, pastor of the Zion’s Lutheran church, left this morning for Fort Wayne, w’here he was in attendance at the monthly ministe ial conference of the Lutheran ministers of Adams and Allen counties, which was held at the St. Paul’s Lutheran school house from 9:30 o'clock this morning until 3:30 this afternoon. The meeting was one of much Importance and a large number of the ministers are always present to take part.

Decatur, Ind. Monday Evening, February 6, 1911.

OWNED MARE ENTIRE LIFE. Died Friday From Old Age—Other Monmouth Fatalities. Gyp, a bay mare thirty-two years old, which was reared from "colt infancy,” by Martin Lord ot Monmouth, and which was known to every Inhabitant in Root township, is dead from old age. The mother of the mare also belonged to Mr. Lord for many years and the colt. Gyp, was born wihle he owned her, he rearing it and keeping it during all its thirty-two years of life. Sport, a dog belonging to the Harvey Clark family near Monmouth, met its Waterloo Friday when it was run over by an interurban car. WERETIEDUPSOME Heavy Snow Occasions Delay of Railroad Traffic— Interurban Suffered. A RELIEF CAR Sent to Fort Wayne to Get Car That Was Stuck There Gets Caught. The heavy snow that fell during the night from early last evening, wrapping the earth in a heavy winding sheet is interfering somewhat with traffic, the interurban being among the sufferers therefrom. It is said that the snowfall was even heavier in Fort Wayne than it was here, and the car in charge of Griesinger and Scheumann, due last last night from Fort Wayne at 12:45, got stuck in the tenacious “beautiful” at Fort Wayne, between the Pennsylvania railroad and Taylor street and was held like a fly caught in the toils of a spider until today. This morning at 4 o’clock a car manned by W. H. Fledderjohann, Riffil, Beery, Korspeter, Burns and others, left for Fort Wayne to try to get the car out of its predicament, but their car also got stuck between the city limits and Pontiac street at Fort Wayne. It is said that not a street car in Fort Wayne was running this morning on account of the snow. A car then left this city this morning at 6:30, manned by Hunsicker and Smith, and they made the trip all right, returning here again at 9 o’clock and completing the runs with little difficulty. The snow scraper wes busy here clearing the snow from the interurban between the station and the Heckman mill. It is said that when once started there is little difficulty in pushing ahead. About twenty-five people who went to Fort Wayne yesterday and expected to return on the last car, were held over in that city all night.

ELZEL & CARROLL DISSOLVE. Forest Elzey Buys Interest of Partner in Barber Shop. By a deal which was brought to a close this morning, the firm of Elzey & Carroll, which has conducted a barber shop on Monroe street for a number of years, dissolves partnership, Forest Elzey taking over the half interest of his partner, and is now holding the entire ownership. The deal has been on for several days, but not until this morning was the deal closed and the change made. Since the forming of the partnership several years ago they have enjoyed a patronage second to none in the city and have always treated their patrons with much courtesy. Although Mr. Carroll retires as a partner, he will remain in the employ of Mr. Elzey, and things will go along just the same as before, and they ask a continuance of the patronage that has been accorded them. — HE GOT THE PRICE. Fred Reppert, the auctioneer, arrived in the city Saturday from Van Wert, Ohio, where on that day he conducted a hog sale, which was one of the best in his history as an auctioneer. He disposed of sixty porkers and the average price paid for the fancy stock was one hundred dollars. He left this morning for Eaton, Ohio, where he cried a cattle sale today and from there went to Dayton, where he has six sales scheduled to come off this week.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Attorneys Enter Appearance For Defendants in Grand Jury Cases. A NEW CASE FILED Charles S. Niblick Appointed Guardian of Bogner Children. The Adams circuit court opened with a heavy rush of business after a two weeks’ vacation. A new case filed this morning by Peterson & Moran in behalf of Albert F. Adams, asks for the appointment of a guardian for Louisa Jane Ketchan, whom the petiton claims is a person of unsound mind and incapable of managing her own estate. In the matter of the estate of Robert B. Allison, a motion was filed by A. P. Beatty for order on the executors to pay attorney fees. Notice ordered returnable February 13th. A motion by Sue H. Kirk, administratrix of the George Hartman estate, for partial distribution, was sustained; ordered to distribute $4,416 to heirs of decedent. The clerk’s report of the appointment of Peter Soldner, administrator of the Ferdinand Fox estate, was approved, and the letters confirmed; inventory filed and approved. The clerk’s report of the probate of the Peter J. Leichty will was approved and probate confirmed. In the matter of the guardianship of Barbara Neuenschwander, a person of unsound mind, suggestion of death of ward was made. The final report filed by Simon Neuenschwander was approved and he was discharged. The current account of James Brown, jr., guardian of Lucy Brown, et al., was filed and allowed. G. W. Baumgartner, guardian of Ida Moser et al., filed account current as to Grover Moser, which was approved. In the guardianship of Emil Aeschliman et al., a petition to sell real estate was filed. J. M. Rose and were appointed appraisers. Dyonis Schmitt, guardian of Peter Joseph Brown et al., filed final report as to Leo. John Bogner, guardian of Ida Bogner et al., filed report and resignation, the report being approved. Real estate transfers: John C. Troutner et al. to Mary J. Thatcher, pt. lot 8, Rivarre, $100; Dora D. Kidd et al. to Ezra Reber, 43 acres, Washington tp., $4300; Ezra Reber to Jas. D. Brown, jr., 40 acres, St. Mary’s tp., $3700. In the following cases Peterson & Moran entered appearance for the defendants: State vs. Lewis H. Carlin, case from mayor’s court; three cases for State vs. Fred C. Deitsch, for illegal sale of liquor; State vs. Adam Diehl, arson; State vs. Oliver P. Rayl, wife desertion; State vs. Charles Straub, burglary; State vs. Adam Diehl, arson, case from mayor's court; State vs. Charles Straub; State vs. Clarence Stevens, forgery, five cases.

State vs. Oliver P. Rayl, wife desertion, appearance by L. C. DeVoss for the state. State vs. William Wells, assault and State vs. Harry Straub, burglary, appearance for defendant by L. C. DeVoss. State vs. Edwin F. Miller, failure to dispose of carcass of dead hog. Mr. Miller appeared in person, waived arraignment, pleaded guilty and was given SI.OO fine and costs. State vs. Dawson F. Suman, transporting carcass of dead hog, appearance by C. J. Lutz for defendant. State vs. William Brayton, selling liquor without license; S. A. M. Butcher appears for defendant. L. C. DeVoss also entered appearance for the defendants in the follow-

ing: State vs. James Venette and Orval Wells, each for provocation; State vs. Ed Neadstfne, Orval and Otis Wells, Andrew Kiefer et al., disturbing meeting; State vs. Daniel Straub, selling liquor without license; State vs. Gert Reynolds et ai., conspiracy to steal. State vs. John Kratner and Mary Diener, going to another state to get married, and State vs. John Kratner and Mary Diener, for living in state of fornication. L. C. DeVoss appears for defendants, and he is appointed to defend them as poor persons In the latter case eh is to serve for one defendant without pay. State vs. George Tricker and Chas. Magley, permitting gaming on fair grounds, C. J. Lutz appears for defendants. State vs. Carl O. France, in cases, for taking away and secreting a certain docket, and two for failing to make up docket, appearance for deCONTINUED ON PAGE TWO. WILL TRY AGAIN • Twelve Allen County Spellers Still Standing After Twelve Hours. ■‘%r< - — ANOTHER ... MATCH

Will be Held Next Saturday —Prof, Opliger Serves as Judge. The Allen county spelling contest will be continued next Saturday. After spelling for more than twelve hours last Saturday, there were twelve contestants still standing. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette says: “Last year the contest lasted almost eight hours, but this year a much higher degree of efficiency was shown, although not one of the contestants had taken part in any previous contest with the exception of those held in the townships. The contest was held in the auditorium of the high school during the day and in the office of the county superintendent of county superintendent of schools at schools at the court house from 7:30 p. m. until after 10 o’clock. “Fifty-nine pupils from the various district schools over the county competed for honors. Sixty-four scholars were eligible to enter, but owing to bad roads and other reasons five of these were unable to put in an appearance. Keen interest attached to the contest and the auditorium was well filled with spectators. It was the best contest ever held in the county, and the knowledge manifested by the scholars proved a great surprise to every one present. “Os the remaining twelve scholars who will compete in the contest next Saturday, all but three are girls. They had the spelling of every word put to them at their tongue’s end and the coming contest will no doubt prove a battle royal. They are as follows: Ella Hemrick, Springfield township; Rupert Murphy, Jefferson township; Evangeline Fisher, Perry township; Gerhard Wyss, Marion township; Milo Clark, Wayne township; Ethel Van Hoozen, Aboite; Emma Heine, Jefferson township; Edith McGonagle, Monroe township; Edith Martin, Jackson township; Goldie Chaney, Maumee township; Elsie Fleck, Eel River; Marguerite Costello, St. Joseph township.” Prof. L. E Opliger of this city, who served as judge last year, served again this year. o — “A SILENT HOOSIER.” A new saleslady, with several trunks, arrived this morning from Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be henceforth stationed at the Fullenkamp store. A remarkable feature, however, is that she will be stationed in the display window and it is thought that although she is a “dummy”—a sort of “silent Hoosier” —she will appeal to every passerby by reason of the beautiful displays she makes. She will be known as “Emma.” o BIBLE CLASS REORGANIZES. The adult bible class of the United Brethren church, organized about a year ago, reorganized Sunday with the following members: President, Mr. Hayes; secretary, Mrs. Blanche Elzey; treasurer, Mrs. Clara Hill; teacher, Mrs. Clarence Baughman.

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MONROE ITEMS The Mock Trial Last Friday Was a Success and Played to Many. THE SOCIETY DOINGS M. E. Church Meeting—J. J. Hofer Opens Restaurant and Meat Market. Monroe, Ind., Feb. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—-On last Friday evening the Monroe high school literary society pulled off one of the best entertainments of this season, it being a mock trial, a breach of promise suit in which two of Monroe’s prominent young people were arraigned before his honor, “Judge” East. The plaintiff was represented by O. V Graham, who handled the case in behalf of the state in a manner to make many prosecuting attorneys lay down the laurel. His plea was masterly and to the point. The defendant was represented by O. P. Andrews and Ves Johnson, who fought hard in the defense of their client. Mr. Andrews assumed the air of a flull-fleldged attorney, and was right on the spot with his “Your Honor, I object,” and resemlbed an oldtime “Jack in the box,” while Ves Johnson was always on hand firing in the cross-examination. The trial was interesting and contained many laughable situations. In the closing argument by O. V. Graham it seemed to take the large audience off its feet by rehashing the evidence and trying to convince the intelligent jury that he alone was right and that the witnesses in general did not tell half they knew “Red” certainly made a great splutter in trying to impress upon the minds of all interested that he was entitled to the decision. The “judge” sat on the bench as dignified as any U. S. supreme judge ever sat, and his loud and ear-splitting voice could be heard calling for order when he pounded his desk with his maul. Mr. East handed opinions to the “lawyears” that kept them guessing what to do next. The following tried and true householders were selected as jurymen: E. W. Buschey, J. P. Davis, David Fuhrman, Albert Pence, Charles Lammiman, Dick Haggard, ; who, upon due deliberation, brought in the following verdict: “We, the jury, do find the defendant guilty as charged, and do hereby impose a fine upon the said defendant that he marry the bride-elect, whom he jilted, and that his best girl be emigrated to Utah and to remain there.” It is stated this morning that at least two of the jury were "bribed,” and the remainder having been hypnotized by “Red" Graham, the prosecuting attorney, who they say had a wicket eye and could see electricity eminating from the tips of his fingers. E. W. Johnson, as clerk of the court, acquitted himself in a most dignified manner, while Clarence Smith, as court reporter, was the busiest man in the court room. Creed Davis acted the part of sheriff, and had much difficulty in trying to obey the mandates of the court. The Journal, which was read, was quite interesting and contained many jabs to many present, which they all took good natu redly. The next meeting will be held next Friday evening, which will consist of a debate. The members of the society wish to extend its many thanks for the liberal patronage extended to them Friday night, notwithstanding the inclement weather. ’ > . 1 • The last quarterly meeting of the M. E. church will be held here on February 25th and 26th. a * r J. J. Hofer has opened his new restaurant and meet shop in his new business room and is now ready to handle all comers. The public sale to be held at the C. W. Hocker farm, one and one-half miles south of Monroe, promises to be a big affair at "which time William Scherer will dispose of many useful articles. —o - A. H. Sellemeyer and Fred Mills of the city school board, Prof E. E. Rice and Charles Christen went to Fort Wayne this morning at which place they will join O. L. Vance, also of the school board, with the intention of looking over the school buildings at that place to help them in the erection of the proposed new Decatur high school building.