Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 98, Decatur, Adams County, 26 April 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 98.

LANDED IN LOSANGELES McManara and McGanigals Taken to Jail in Automobile After Long Ride ACROSS CONTINENT To Ask Change of VenueBurns Came Near Having Fight Today. Los Angeles, Cal., April 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Heavily shackled to detectives, John J. McNamara and John and James McGanigal arrived here at noon today. They stepped from the Sante Fe train at the outskirts of the city and were rushed to Jail In an automobile. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., April 26—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Detective William J. Burns today appeared before the grand jury investigating the finding of dynamite in the building in which the offices of John J. McNamara were located. He was before the grand Jury about fifteen minutes, but was not examined, Prosecutor Raker stating that he was not ready for Burns’ evidence. On coming out of the room, Burns and Herman Newman, head of the salvage corps, and a McNamara sympathizer, narrowly avoided a personal encounter. Los Angeles, Cal., April 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Judge Hilton of Denver, retained by the defense, announced today that the first step in the trial of McNamara and McGanigal, would be to seek a change of venue from Los Angeles, on the grounds that the city is prejudiced against the accused. The three prisoners are expected to arrive here this afternoon. They will be allowed at once to consult with Judge Hilton and will probably be arraigned tomorrow. District Attorney Frederick says he is ready for trial, but will await the convenience of the defense. Needles. Cal., April 26—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—McNamara and the McGanigals, on Sante Fe train No. 3, passed through here early today. The prisoners were heavily shackled and guarded by detectives, six of wrom carried rifles.

RECEIVES SI,OOO CHECK. Clyde Rice of the local Modern Woodmen fraternity. Tuesday received from the headquarters of the Woodmen insurance department, a check for SI,OOO, payable to Mrs.. Rosa Presdorf, this being the amount of the insurance carried in this order by her son, the late Deputy Sheriff Albert Presdorf. Mr. Presdorf was a member of the lodge a very short time. —— o . MOVING FROM BERNE. Lewis Gehrig of Berne who has been acting in the capacity of manager at the P. W. Smith saw mill since the death of Mell Rice, who held that position for many years, is making arrangements for the moving of his family to this city and will occupy the Dr. C. S. Clark property on Eighth street, recently vacated by Ed Kintz. —. OLD FASHIONED BARN ROOFING Henry Weber and wife, prominent residents of Root township, had a festive day at their farm today when they entertained their neighbors and families ht a quilting bee and an oldfashioned barn roofing party. About fifty-eight were entertained at dinner and supper today. The day was a most happy one for all. Mrs. Fannie Cole returned at noon from Toledo, where she attended the funeral of her cousin, Allen DeVilbiss, Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was largely attended and the floral emblems the most profuse seen there in years, seven cabs being necessary to convey them. Mr. DeVilbiss was very popular and one of the features of the scales which he invented are now used in practically every scale made.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

JOHN ELZEY FAMILY MOVES. John Elzey, who for a number of years has been a resident of this city has sold his residence property on West Monroe street to Mrs. Rachel Mallonee, who will take possession of the same next week. Mr. Elzey and family are planning to go to Michigan to make their home, as they think the climate and' especially the water will be more agreeable to the health of Mr. Elzey. Mrs. Mallonee came to this city several months ago from her farm north of Decatur, where she had resided since her marriage. For some months she had been looking for a desirable residence to purchase for her permanent home here, and her choice is an excellent one. GREET NEW PASTOR

Cordial Reception Tendered Rev. Seman and Family at M. E. Church. BY GREAT HOST Tuesday Evening — Representatives of All Churches Were Present. Potted fems and living, blooming plants, made the parlors of the Methodist church an attractive and homelike place Tuesday evening for the reception tendered the new pastor, the Rev. Semans, and family, who come here from Kendallville to take charge of the Methodist pastorate at this place. The reception was given under the auspices of the Epworth League and there were throngs and throngs of people, not only from the Methodist congregation, but from all the churches of the city, who attended to extend greetings to the pastor and family. In the receiving line with the Rev. and Mrs. Seman, were the Mesdames G. H. Myers, J. D. Hale, J. C. Tritch, W. J. Myers and others of the congregation. Following the opening of the reception a short program of music and addresses was given. A vocal solo by Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer, with piano accompaniment by Miss Frances Merryman; a vocal solo by Miss Cecil Andrews, with piano accompaniment by Miss Cecelia Andrews, and a piano duet by Miss Nellie Nichols and Miss Florine Edwards, were musical numbers well received. The greeting on behalf of the church was extended by C. L. Walters in a well-worded address, the greeting of the ministerial association was extended by the Rev. D. O. Wise, and that of the other churches of the city, by C. J. Lutz. All the addresses abounded in words of cordial and sincere greeting, with here and there a word of sparkling wit, that took away the least, last lingering degree of formality. J. < ■ Tritch, president of the Epworth League, presided. Following the program given, Rev. Seman responded in a pleasing way to the welcome given him and his family. During the course of his talk, he pemarked that it was in this church twelve years ago at the conference held here at that time that he was ordained an elder, his father, and the late Bishop Andrews assisting in the ceremony of the ordination, and that his return to this place as pastor was a return to a place of tender memory. The evening closed with a general intermingling and plenty of good oldfashioned Methodist hand-shaking that promotes the good feeling of fellowship. | During the evening from one of the booths, presided over fry Miss Vera Myers and Miss Florence Myers, wafers and sherbet were dispensed. COLLECTION OF MAIL. New Time Cards Being Placed by City Mail Carriers. New time cards, showing the time [of the collection of the mail by the I city carriers are being placed on all the mail boxes, showing the following schedule: Regular days, 6:30, 7:45, 11 a. m.; 3:00, 4:00 p. m.; Sundays, 7:00 a. tn.; 4:00 p. m.; holidays. 6:30 a. m., 4:00 p. m. The county commissioners will meet Monday for the regular May ' session. One of the important duties i will be the contracting for a number of new bridges and the repair of many others.

Decatur. Ind. Wednesday Evening, April 26, 1911.

ANNIVERSARY DAY Will be Celebrated at Odd Fellows’ Hall This Evening by Lodge. EXCELLENT PROGRAM Will be Had and Good Social Time Assured—Hon. J. F. LaFollette Here. All the arrangements have been completed for the reception to be given by the Odd Fellows this evening for the members of the order, the Rebekahs and families and invited guests. An interesting program has been arranged and a good social time will be had, all the members becoming better acquainted, and enthused with the spirit which makes things move. At the meeting of the Rebekahs Tuesday evening two delegates were elected to attend the grand lodge next month, Mrs. I. A. Kalver and Miss Gusta Cramer being the lucky parties. The representatives of the subordinate lodge will be Millard Cowan and Robert Patterson. The program as arranged reads: Opening Song—America —Audience Instrumental Solo —Crystal Kern. Speech—Fifty Years an Odd Fellow —Robert Patterson. Solo —Gladys Butler. Reading—Miss Ethel Smith. Evening Address —Hon. J. F. LaFollette, of Portland. Instrumental Duet —Nellie Nichols and Florine Edwards. Speech—Rev. Charles E. Ehle. Instrumental Duet—Erma Houk and Crystal Kern. Vocal Solo —Dolores Ballenger. Speech—Rev. I. Imler, on “Unity of Purpose.” Reading—Miss Ethel Smith. Instrumental Duet —Fanny Yoder and Gaily Nelson. The program will begin at eight o’clock and continue until finished, after which the luncheon will be served and a social time enjoyed for the balance of the evening. REVISIONMATTER Six Hundred Sheets of Up-to-date Matter For Library Encyclopedia. HAS BEEN RECEIVED Will Make This Set Strictly Up-to-date—The Monthly Report.

Miss Annette Moses, librarian, has a work of considerable magnitude on

hand at present, tms being the placing of a set of 600 sheets of revision matter for 1911 in the new Nelson perpetual loose-leaf encyclopedia purchased in 1910 for the library. Each year the books are revised, and kept strictly up-to-date. The new leaves sent are put in the place of the old ones and this means the unlocking of the books, and the old leaves taken out and replaced by the new ones. The new 600 just received includes nearly 2,000 changes, and contains matter on the Andes tunnel and railway, Atlantic Fisheries Arbitration, The New York State Barge Canal, for which nearly $100,000,000 has been appropriated, Postal Savings Banks and National Parks. The librarian's report for the month from March 24th to April 24th shows a growth in library affairs. The number of books on the shelves is 4716, and the number issued during the month, 1600. Os these 785 were for juveniles, 671 for adults and 144 classified. The daily average circulation was 65, the highest daily circulation 91, and the lowest 37. The May magazines are on the reading tables and the reference work is heavy. Among others, the Euterpean society committees are preparing their studies for 1911-1912, hoping to have it outlined before the close of the present season. Mabie Stein of Willshire has returned to her home after being in the •>ity for a short while, shopping.

HAVE PICTURE TAKEN. Eight Children of Llmenetall Family Assemble For Family Group. An Incident of rare occurrence took place Tuesday when eight sisters assembled at the Moser studio for a group picture, something that has not occurred here for many a day. Most of them have been married and are doing for themselves, and the coming together on last Saturday was for several days of pleasure to be spent at the Limenstall family homestead and was a scene not witnessed except on special occasions The group was composed of Mrs. P. Helmrick, Mrs. Will Bnrman and Mrs. August Limenstall of Kirkland township: Catherine Limenstall of Garrett; Mrs. Wesley Hoewrctway, Wells Co.; Lena Limenstall of Corona; Mrs. Sadie Straub, Fort Wayne, amj Mrs. Milton Huffman of Preble. The pleasant time enjoyed at the gathering of Tuesday is one that may not happen for many years, and the event will be one long remembered.

OPEN OFFICE HERE Drs. Flavien and Clark Open Office in the Allison Building. ARE SPECIALISTS Treat Cases of Only Chronic Nature and Are Ready For Business. To the already excellent line ot' Decatur physicians two more have been added. Dr. Flavien of Peru and Dr. R. J. Clark of Fairmount, Ind., who have already opened their headquarters in the Allison building, just over the Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson clothing store. They will treat cases of only deep-seated and chronic nature and for many years past have worked up a practice in a number of cities, and with offices located in the following places: Peru, Anderson, Tipton, Huntington, Rochester, Albany, and from now on with Decatur added to the list: Dr. Flavien is the specialist in charge of Dr. Clark, general manager. They have already begun practice here and a number of patients were waiting for treatment at an early hour this morning. They were to have opened for business several days previous, but owing to their fixtures not arriving could not go ahead as they, wished. Their permanent headquarters are at Peru, but from now on will be established here where they will be glad to m<?et, and in any way help those afflicted with chronic disease of any nature.

ENUMERATORS COMPLETE WORK Os Taking Census of City's School Children. Frank Mills and Albert Sellemeyer have completed the annual task of taking the enumeration of the children of Decatur of school age, having done the work in about ten days. Frank Mills had the First and Third wards and Mr. Sellemeyer the Second. The result has not yet been reported, but Mr. Mills stated that in the Third ward, the census will exceed that of last year by about thirty. The total of the canvas has not yet been figured. ROSES FROM MISSOURI. Mrs. R. E. Gilpen and Mrs. Harriet Gilpen received today a box of roses and other out-door flowers from Mr.and Mrs. Wash Gilpen of Cardwell, Mo., which go to show that they have not been having the winter blasts that we have here. The Gilpens left for Cardwell more than a year ago and like their new home very much, and from all reports are enjoying good health and prosperity. o TO SOUTH DAKOTA. Eli Sprunger left today for Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he will transact some business pertaining to the firm of Frisinger & Sprunger, of which he is a member. He will be gone a week or so, during which time he will see to some buying and selling which required his attention. - o ■ Miss Grace Burley ot Geneva arrived in the city this morning to [make a short stay with friends.

AMONG THE ELEVEN Ft. Wayne & Springfield Among the Few to Declare Dividend AT MEET LAST JUNE According to Annual Report Just Received From Indiana Commission. Indianapolis, Ind., April 26 —Only eleven of the thirty-six interurbn - lines in Indiana declared dividends during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1910, according to the annual report of the Indiana railroad commission, which has just been issued. The total dividends declared amounted to 1505,154, distributed as follows: Fort Wayne, Van Wert & Lima, $50,000 (5 per cent); Fort Wayne & Springfield, 112,317; Gary & Interurban, >8.847.50 (1 per cent; Indianapolis & Northwestern, $22,500 (5 per cent); Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern, common, $55,071.84 (9.08 per cent); preferred. $30,000 (5 per cent); Kokomo. Marion & Western, common, $25,000 (2*£ per cent); preferred, $6,000.00 (6 per cent; Louisville & Northern Lighting company, $12,389.44; Louisville & Southern Indiana, $7,345.77; Terre Haute Traction & Light company, $60,000 (3 per cent); Union Traction company, common, $125,000 (1 2-3 per cent); preferred. $50,000 (5 per cent); Winona Traction company $4,669.99 (6 per cent.) From this can be seen that the Ft. Wayne & Springfield is considered in the list of eleven, and although not declaring as large a dividend as some it has been doing a great deal more than the majority of them. They have done well considering the short length of their line, giving to the stockholders the amount which they could allow at the end of the year last June, namely one per cent, or $12,317 dollars, thus showing their appreciation, and in return render to their stockholders the surplus which their business would permit. STILL ANOTHER

A Business Man of a Nearby Town Was Slated For a Plain Drunk. PLEADED GUILTY And Drew Usual SI.OO and Costs —Forced to Stay the Docket. Another plain drunk was arraigned late Tuesday night in Mayor Teeple’s court, ne giving the name, of John Jones, true name unknown, but acknowledged that he was a business man of one of our neighboring Ohio towns. He entered the car of the Ft. Mlayne & Springfield line at Fort Wayne Tuesday evening and on the trip to Decatur became sick from an overdose of booze and proceeded to muss up the car. He was held by the conductor and at the station here was haned over to the authorities and placed in jail. He demanded a trial and was brought before the mayor who found him guilty and assessed a fine of SI.OO and costs, which amounted to the usual $ll.OO. He was unable to pay the fine but was allowed to get a bond, which he did. He returned to his home on an evening train. o HAS STRONG FOUNDATION Following Article Will Convince the Public Where to Buy. A building erected on a weak foundation is likely to cause trouble. In the same way it may be said that a suit of clothes made of a part cotton fabric is sure to give unsatisfactory wear. By starting with the best fabrics for a foundation and all tjie other materials carefully selected, you have like “The Deacon’s One-Hoss Shay,” a garment that will stand hard wear and give satisfaction. This Is the kind that is sold by Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson.

AT THE SALE BARNS. The employees are putting on the finishing touches, preparatory to the opening of the sale Thursday morning at which time the company will begin to offer the stock which is listed for sale. There will be about two hundred bead sold this time and in looking over the bunch one can only wonder where the buyers can find so many good horses in so short a time. There is expected a large crowd of farmers and the usual number of buyers are already here. Only two more sales will be held after this one and they are making arrangements to make these two the banner sales of the season. TO A NEWER LIFE

Mrs. William Huffman Well Known Kirkland Township Lady is Dead. WAS ILL ONE WEEK Suffered Attack of Pneumonia—Funeral Will Be Held Sunday. In the death of Mrs. William Huffman, which occurred Tuesday evening at 5:15 o’clock, Kirkland township has lost one of its pioneer ladies, ever greatly loved and esteemed. Mrs. Huffman suffered an attack of pneumonia last Wednesday, and owing to her advanced age of seventy years, four months and seventeen days, she was unable to withstand the ravages of this diseace that so often proves fatal to one of even younger years and stronger vitality. Mrs. Huffman’s maiden name was Catherine Zimmerman. She was born in Pennsylvania, but came to this county when but fourteen years of age and has made it her home since. In young womanhood she was married to William Huffman and the family has long been numbered among the best of Kirkland township. The aged husband survives, also the following children: Mrs. E. Fritzinger, Mrs. William Fansler, Mrs. Robert Gregory of this city; Mrs. Otto Oberlin of Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs. Ed Johnson, Mrs. William Meyers of Preble; Franklin Huffman, at home, and Henry Huffman of Hammond. Mrs. Huffman was the last one of her family of brothers and sisters. she having but one half-brother living—William Robinold—of Craigville. Mrs. Huffman’s death causes grievous sorrow not only to her family and the immediate relatives and friends, but to the entire community. The funeral will be held Sunday morning, the procession leaving the home at 10 o’clock, sun time, for the Beery church, where the Rev. L. C. Hessert, pastor of the Decatur German Reformed church, will conduct the services. Interment will take place in Maplewood cemetery.

ON TRIP TO EUROPE. Brother of Mrs. J. S. Boyers Stops Off Here Enroute. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Musson of Champaign, 111., stopped off here last evening for a short visit with his sister, Mrs. J. S. Boyers, Mr. and Mrs. Musson being enroute to Europe where they will enjoy a six months’ visit at the principal places of interest, among them being a visit to the old home of their grandparents in England. J. S. COLCHIN IMPROVEMENTS The building on Monroe street occupied by the J. S. Colchin candy, fruit and ice cream store, Is being Improved, the paper hangers being at work today. When completed It will be a very attractive place. Mr. Colchin moved into this building recently from the Boknecht building across the way, which is now occupied by the Andrews saloon. ■ i — ————O— — RED MEN MEETING The local Red Men’s lodge will hold an enjoyable meeting tonight at which time the degrees will be conferred on several candidates who are elected to membership in the order. A royal good time will be had by the team Ylnd other business of importance demands the attention of every Red Man.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS The Blue Creek Ditch Case Dragging Sleepily Along —A Grand Rush MADE TO PAY TAXES Several Probate Matters Given Attention—Judge Merryman at Wayne. The Blue Creek ditch case drags slowly along, and more than one sleepy official’s head droops now and then. The only notation made on the entry docket in this case in the past tew days is simply "evidence heard.” Judge Merryman left this morning for Fort Wayne, where he will act as special judge. Matters will be taken up further in the review of the judgment for the annulment of marriage in the case of Hoffman vs. Hoffman, in which unsound mind when the marriage took place is alleged. Just a half week longer to pay the spring installment of taxes before adding the delinquent penalty. People are realizing this and today saw a grand rush to the treasurer’s office to part with the coin. At 10 o’clock SIO,OOO had been taken in this morning. The Indiana Pipe Line company is the heaviest tax payer in the county, parting with about SB,OOO each half year. The Erie railroad is next, with $6,000 semi-annually, and the G. R. & I. railroad third, with a halfyear installment of $5,000. Etta Heffner, guardian of Frances Kessler, filed inventory and current report. The report of the sale of personal property in the guardianship of Perry F. Miller, person of unsound mind, was made by the guardian, Aaron Bricker, and approved and the sale confirmed.

In the matter of the estate of Minnie D. Niblick, the petition for the sale of real estate heretofore filed by C. S. Niblick, administrator, was granted, the sale to be private after due notice. Finding was made for the Old Adams County bank, which holds a mortgage lien of $2,090 on said property. 'Upon the default of the defendants, and suggestion of the minority of Omar J., Milred C. and Harold W„ R. C. Parrish was appointed guardian ad litem and filed answer; the appraisement was also filed, as was an additional bond, which was approved. Peterson & Moran are attorneys for Minerva A. Meyers et al. in a partition case against beorge Chronister et al. County Clerk J. P. Haefling was at Geneva this afternoon, calling on his old friend, Representative Jacob Butcher, who is in poor health. Real estate transfers; James Kirkendall et al. to Joshua Burkhead, 26 1-3 acres, Washington tp.. $2666; James Kirkendall et al. to Henry Sanders, 22 acres, Washington tp., $1980; Trustees M. R. E. cemetery to Jerry Liechty, lot 212 M. R. E. cemetery, S3O; George Simison et al. to John Simison, part lot 26, Berne, $1426. ——o WORK ON MAGLEY PIKE. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Putnam arrived this morning from Van Wert, Ohio, and left on the 10 o’clock car for the north part of the county where Mr. Putnam will be engaged in work. Mr. Putnam is a contractor and has secured the contract for the building of the Magley pike, beginning work today. This road is three miles long and Mr. Putnam stated the work would be pushed through as soon as possible. He is in nee of teams and men and the "no work” excuse is no good these days. —■ B. CLARK HYDE IS RELEASED. (United Press Service.) Kansas City, Mo„ April 26— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Dr. B. Clark Hyde was released from Jail here today under bail pending his trial for the murder of Colonel Swope. Hyde has been in jail nearly a year.

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