Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 103, Decatur, Adams County, 2 May 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 103.

WITH THE SENATOR An Evening of Pleasure With Indiana's New Representative in Senate. THE I. U. T. COMPANY Before State Tax Board— Decatur Ladies Enjoy a Week at Capital. Indianapolis, Ind., May 2—An evening with Senator Kern is a joy and I pleasure combined. He was in his usI ual entertaining form, and spoke with I great earnestness about the work of the United States congress, and especially of his experience as senator, and one of the new colony of statesmen that are having their first try-out as a member of the highest law-mak-ing body In this American country. He described many of the new senators and gave them a splendid bill of character, and spoke of their desires to serve their constituents and the country instead of any particular interest or part of the country. In this, every new member was given credit of being honest and in earnest, and that they were willing to follow only such leadership that would come the nearest to serving this purpose. Senator Kern told how politics many times became so intense and hot that the characteristics and ideas of those chosen for responsible places are entirely unknown. Such is the case with Senator Gorman of New York, who it now becomes known is a radical of radicals. Senator Pomerene of Ohio is well spoken of as a man with good ideas and pleasant to meet. Senator Hitchcok of Nebraska, is high class and able. Many of them are young in years and full of hope and perhaps look upon life more serious than they will in a few years from now. Sen-' ator Kern is retaining his democratic ways, and turned down an invitation to a musicale at the white house, because the invitation announced the time of receiving him had been arranged for 10 o'clock. He told his friends that he was in the habit of . going to bed at 9, and did not feel ■ disposed to get up an hour later to attend any social function. He likes his senatorial life, although Washington has but few charms for him. outside of the time devoted to his official work. He was glad to get back to Indianapolis, even for only a few days, and said that it seemed as though he had been gone an age. He returns to Washington Wednesday. The writer ate fried chicken and enjoyed the hospitality of those in charge of the woman’s prison, a few days since. Rae Krauss, who is do- ‘ Inga life sentence for having admin- ! istered strychnine to her step-daugh-1 ter, Crystal Krauss, waited table and bore all the appearances of being a modest, kind-hearted and model wo- 1 man. She was sent to prison from Hartford City several years ago, the , case being one of the most celebrated , in that.part of the state. She has all j the appearance of being anything than a murderess, and that she could ever conceive and carry out such a fiendish crime, would not be believed ( by any one who could see her about her work at the prison. There are about one hundred confined there, half that number being long-time prisoners, while the other half comes from Marion county for short sentences for all the petty crimes in the calendar. The Woman s Prison is well located and managed by Emily E. Rhoades, who for a long number of years has been the superintendent. The Indiana Union Traction company was before the tax board a few days ago. This is one of the great electric lines in the state, having a total trackage of three hundred and thirty-six miles, traversing through the counties of Blackford, Cass, Delaware, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Howard, Madison, Marion Miami, Randolph. Tiptan. Wabash and Wells. They have issued and paid up eight and a half millions of common and preferred stock, and have bonds, stocks and indebtedness amounting to 129,135,000. Their gross earning during the past year was $2,364,62.85, and net earnings of $101,740.23. C. L. Henry, a former congressman of the Eighth district, was before the board in the interest of the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Co., of which he is the receiver, and also the

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owner of a large block of the stock. | Those who undertook this project have traveled a rough and rocky road, but they now have the finances of the company where they may pull through. The road is capitalized at three million dollars, and they have first mortgage bonds to tho amount of one million and three hundred thousand dollars. Mesdames J. S. Peterson and Geo. Flanders of Decatur were here several days attending a meeting of the grand lodge, Order of the Eastern Stars. They also visited a portion of the Decatur colony while here, being guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Conter. Mrs. Nettie Schrock Smith gave a dinner in their honor and they otherwise spent a delightful four days. L. G. E. CHANGE OFOFFICE City Treasurer’s Office Now Located in True & Runyon’s Store. THE EXPRESS OFFICE Will Remain at Winnes Shoe Store in Care of Guy Dorwin. City Treasurer William J. Archbold is now thoroughly at home at the True & Runyon store In which be purchased an interest recently, beginning work Monday. Today sis work and office equipment belonging to the city treasurer was moved from the Winnes shoe store, where it was given office room in the store cashier’s department, the office room there having been recently enlarged to permit of the installment of the city office furniture. Everything there is being 'fitted up in first-class condition and Miss Golda Gay is in charge of the j books, though Mr. Archbold is at hand 1 also to care for anything that maycome up. The Adams Express comagent, the offices of which he conductpany, for which Mr. Archbold was ' agent, the offices of which he conduct--1 ed at the Winnes store in addition to the office work as city treasurer, will 1 continue to keep it so ffictaet hSeHDR continue to keep its office at the Winnes store, the work being in care of Guy Dorwin. MARIE BALL VISITS HERE. Decatur Residents at Moline, III.— Like the Place. Miss Marie Ball, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ball, who recently moved to Moline, 111., is here for a visit 'until after the high school commence'ment. She reports that they are well ' pleased with their new home, as are all the former Decatur people now loJcated there. Miss Pansy Bali, who, ' prior to leaving here, suffered quite severely from gall stones, has enjoyed ■ the best of health since going there, i and is bookkeeper in the Prudential i Insurance company's office. Will Hurst and family, from this city are located there, Mr. Hurst having a good position in the car shops. Another Decatur family there is that of Lon Wagner, he being engaged in an undertaking establishment at that place. Perry Ulman and family, formerly of Decatur, are Moline residents, Mr. Ulman melng an agent for the Prudential Insurance company. The city of Moline overlooks the Mississippi river, from its hilly situation, and with Rock Island, 111., and Davenport, lowa, which are located near to each other, are known as the "tricities” of the Mississippi. The country is very picturesque. ■ - -O FUNERAL OF EX-SHERIFF George Mahoney Held at Huntington Monday—Died in West. The ramins of George Mahoney, exsheriff Os Huntington county, well known to the officials of Adams county, who died in California from the effect of burns received while trying to protect the property of the railroad ■ company he was working for, were laid to rest Monday afternoon after Impressive ceremonies at the M. E. church. The Masonic lodge had 1 charge of the services. The body was ! brought to Huntington from the western state and taken to the home of ’ J. A. Leverton on Etna avenue Sunday afternoon.

Decatur, Ind. Tuesday Evening, May 2, 1911,

CHICAGO AGENT R. S. Matoon, Prominent Chicago Auto Dealer Takes Truck Agency. WON A REPUTATION In New York to Boston Run Last January — Agents Are Taking Hold. The truck manufactured by the Decatur Motor company Is fast coming into favor since capturing the endurance record in the east last January, and recently a Chicago agent has taken the agency for the car in Chicago and will push the sales there. Tho Examiner says: "The Decatur motor truck, made by the Decatur Motor Car company at Decatur, Ind., is now being handled in Chicago by R. S. Mattoon, general manager of the Lexington Motor company. The Decatur truck made a wide reputation for itself in the New York to Boston run, January 15th, covering a distance of 255 miles in nineteen hours and forty minutes’ actual running time, using thirty-two gallons of gasoline and three quarts of oil. The truck was loaded with a one-ton load and experienced some very bad roads, covered with snow and Ice. The truck hss a wheel base of 129 inches, with a loading platform of 4 feet and 2 inches wide and 10 feet and 6 inches long, with no over-hung front and axle.” ■ This means that many cars will be sold in the city in a year and that the company here will grow in proportion, and mean much to our city in many ways. That the Decatur car will get there, we are all confident, and with the already wide-spread favor with which the Decatur car is known, it will not be long before the Ideal company shows an increased business. o C. E. LEE WRITES Brother of Young .4an Who Died in This City on Wednesday Last TELLS OF THEIR TRIP Thanks His Friends For the Many Favors Shown Toward Dead Brother. Ben Knapke this morning received a letter from C. E. Lee of Rossville, 111.,, a brother of Asa E. Lee, who on last Wadnesuay was siezed with a stroke of apoplexy in the Knapke place of business, and a few minutes later died. The letter was written by C. E. Lee, who with his brother, Frank, had come to this city to take charge of the remains, and to have them conveyed to the family home at Rossville. The letter stated that they arrived at ißossville at 7:35 Friday morning, having made very good connections, and although a sad trip, every thing went all right in every possible way. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at the family home, where the remains lay in state and were viewed by many friends. , Mr. Lee also wishes to thank those who cared for their brother during ' their sad bereavement, and for the many kind favors which were conferred upon him while In this city. — — BUYS A DECATUR. O. L. Vance Has a Neat Little Touring Car. O. L. Vance, through the Schafer ■ Hardware company, purchased a four I passenger Decatur surrey automobile, ■ and he is already giving it an exceli lent try-out, and during the summer : months will enjoy much pleasure, for I which this little car is becoming fam- » ous. It is complete in every respect ’ and Mr. Vance is well pleased with . the selection he has just made. I o—i Mr. and Mrs. Elzey Allen left this - morning for Fort Wayne, where they r will call on their aunt, Mrs. Will ■ Moore, who will be operated upon Thursday at the Hope hospital.

BOOSTING THE LINE SOUTH. W. H. Fledderjohann, president of the Fort Wayne and Decatur Traction company, which this summer is to extend Its line to Portland, Is in the city conferring with Commercial club officials and others interested in the proposed traction line from Union City to Cincinnati byway of Richmond, and offering suggestions as to the manner of procedure. It is the ultimate intention to build the proposed line to Portland, connecting with the terminal of Mr. Fledderjohann's road. He is much interested in the matter, and has volunteered all assistance within his power. His advice, based on his experience in traction affairs, will no doubt be very valuable to the local men.—Richmond Palladium. • -a MIDST OF PLENTY A Starving Slavonian Boy Picked Up on Streets of Decatur AND WAS CARED FOR And Sent on Way to Fort Wayne—He Could Not Speak English. Starving in the midst of plenty, with signs of luxury on every hand, but unable to make his wants known because of bis inability to speak the languages of those about him, and with very few to care should they have known, a young Slavonian boy, about seventeen years of age, was found on the streets of Decatur this morning, befriended by a traveling salesman, and given over into the hands of Decatur business men. The traveling salesman, with the kind heartedness that so often goes with those who are broadened by travel, left the city on the 1 o’clock car, delayed several hours by his kind attentions given the unfortunate, but no doubt happy in the fact of the kindness done. The traveling man had passed the lad on the street this morning, and noticing his famished look, and his woe-begone appearance, the lad being clad in the dirty and torn garments, accosted him. The boy was unable to speak English and make his wants known, but the traveling man could not fail to read the hunger in eyes. He gave him a quarter for a breakfast and the lad hurried to the People's restaurant, the traveling man . following. There the man paid for his breakfast, allowing the lad to keep the quarter he had already given him. Herman Yager, seeing the lad, gave him a suit of clothes, a hat and pair of shoes, and he and the traveling man took him to the hotel, where he made the change and came forth looking much refreshed. John Joseph, Mr. Bernstine and others, who were fluent in foreign languages, tried to speak to the man, but were unable to understand him, though it is thought he is a Slav. The traveling man made arrangements to have him sent to Ft. Wayne where the officials will be asked to care for him. The lad evidently was on the verge of starvation, and as one expressed it “was certainly up against it.” —■ n . ■ LEGISLATORS MAKE UP DEFENSE. (United Press Service.) Columbus, Ohio, May 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —With the opening of the grand jury probe of the charges of boodling in the Ohio legislature, it became apparent today that the defense wilt move along the lines that the men charged accepted the bribes solely for the purpose of getting evidence for exposing the supposed bribers. Witnesses from every part of the state have been summoned before , the grand jury. o ........ MEET AT PRESBYTERIAN. Congregation May Decide Upon a Pastor Tomorrow Evening. The Presbyterian church will hold a congregational meeting Wednesday evening, at which the Rev. Potts of Fort Wayne will serve as moderator. One of the things that will probably come before the meeting at this time will be the naming of a pastor to serve the local congregation in the place of the Rev. Spetnagel, recently resigned. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schug of Berne visited over night with their son, Oliver Schug, and wife.

ABOUT THE SICK Miss Sylvia Droppieman Called to Louisville by Aunt’s Illness. GALL STONE ATTACK Mrs. M. P. Burdg Ill—Lawrence Biggs Slowly ReI • covering. • Mr. Tanvas of the Schafer saddlery company, who was recently called to Saginaw, Mich., by the illness of his mother, has returned, the mother being "much Improved. Mrs. M. P. Burdg, who has been quite sick with an attack of gall stones since Sunday, is somewhat better. An operation would be advisable but Mrs. Burdg is undetermined as to whether to submit. Lawrence Biggs went to Ft. Wayne .' this morning to take treatment for an injury, a fracture of the leg, received ten weeks ago while working at the Pennsylvania shops at that place. He has nearly recovered, but is somewhat lame yet. Mrs. Anna Droppieman and daughter, Sylvia, of Jeffersonville, who have I . been here at the home of Mrs. Droppieman's mother, Mrs. Margaret Meibers, since the death of her husband, Theodore Droppieman, Monday afternoon received a telegram, telling them of the sudden and serious illness of Mr. Droppieman’s sister, Mrs. Carrie Algar, of Louisville, Ky., and asking them to come at once. Miss Sylvia left this morning for that place to be at the bedside of her aunt. o — MAKING CHANGES Some Notes on Remodeling and Building Going on in the City. THE MILLER HOME Being Remodeled —J. S. Colchin’s Store—The Knapp Building. Work was begun this morping on improvements at the Martin Miller residence, corner of Monroe and. Ninth streets. The house will be raised, a cellar made thereunder, and a cement block foundation made under the whole house. The kitchen may also be enlarged, the dining room remodeled and a number of other improve ments made, making the home ideal in many ways. Tke improvements at the J. S. Colchin candy kitchen, which includes repapering. repainting, etc., were carried further on their way today by the laying of a fine linoleum over the entire store, the floor finishing being done by Niblick & Company. The same company also laid a fine cork carpet over the entire floor of the office of the Indiana Lighting company, which also has been undergoing remodeling. The Elliot Ulman home in Union township will soon present an altogether different appearance when the Improvements which it is at present undergoing are completed. , Several rooms, both upstairs and down, are be- . Ing added and the remainder of the home otherwise fixed up, so as to conform with the new addition, which is being built. The carpenters have finished the laying of the joists for the new’ Henry Knapp building on Monroe street, and work on the erection of the building will no doubt go along rapidly. o — The remainder of the evidence in the Foughty divorce case was heard Monday afternoon, but the arguments were deferred until later. •

A LARGE AUDIENCE Is Expected to Witness the Play, "Tempest and Sunshine,” May 4. Wood * Chalker present "Tempest and Sunshine," a dramatization of Mary J. Holmes’ novel, to be seen at the Bosse opera house on May 4th Lem B. Parker, who dramatized this famous book, has succeeded In constructing the strongest play which has been offered at popular prices for some time and one which will prove doubly fascinating to the public. ■Tempest and Sunshine" grows with interest at each succeeding act • and the climax at the end Is nothing short of a triumph In modern stage craft. The settings could scarcely be more beautiful. The'play Is sincere and true, scenes being laid down in “Dixie Land." COURT HOUSE NEWS Dr. Brayton on Trial For Selling Liquor Without a License. BRISK TESTIMONY John O’Donnell Says They Tried “to Instruct” Him in Evidence. The first jury trial of the term began this morning before Judge Merryman, being the case of the State of Indiana vs. Dr. William Brayton of Geneva, on a charge of selling liquor without a license, this being a grand jury indictment. John O’Donnell is the chief witness, alleging that Dr. Brayton sold fifty cents’ worth of whiskey to him. Dr. Brayton formerly practiced at New Corydon. Prosecutor R. C. Parrish represents the state, while S. A. M. Butcher of Geneva and J. C. Moran of this city are for the defense. A motion to quash the indictment was filed by the defendant, but was overruled, and exceptions taken. Arraignment was waived and the defendant pleaded not guilty. The following jurors are hearing the case: Amos Steiner, John W. Cook, George W. Braun, Otto Baker, Jesse Eckrote, John Smitley, C. T. Rainier, Jacob Huser, Henry Ehlerding, Henry Kintz, J. E. Uhlman and H. W. Mathewson. Mr. O’Donnell was the first witness called and during the course of his testimony on the witness stand this morning. Mr. O’Donnell stated that John Runyon, a prominent lawyer of Geneva, had taken him up into Dr. Brayton’s office some time ago and tried to get him to promise to state in his trial that he had secured the whiskey on a prescription given him j by Brayton, but this O'Donnell refused : to testify to in court. The quiet title case of Jacob Barger vs. Daniel McJilton et al., was disposed of, a decree of quiet title being given the plaintiff, the costs being taxed to him. Affidavit of the plaintiff, showing names of defendants unknown, was filed. Myrtle Daughtry was granted a divorce this morning from John Daughtry and was awarded S2OO alimony, the defendant also to pay the costs of the case. He was ordered to pay $4 per month for the support of their child, Roy Franklin Daughtry, until ' he is twelve years old, the care and custody of the child being awarded to j Mrs. Daughtry until further order of the court. Upon default of the defend- j ant the prosecuting attorney appeared in his behalf. Sarah C. Castle was appointed administratrix of the Maria L. Hartman estate. She filed $1,700 bond, with ' Paul G. Hooper and E. Burt Lenhart as sureties. Hooper & Lenhart filed a new quiet title case, entitled Joshua N. Burkhead vs. Henry Weimer et al. Real estate transfers: Castor B. Tindall to John R. Kerr, 20 acres, Monroe tp., quit claim deed, sl. William Burley Swaggart, twentyone, oil field worker, son of Willard and Nancy Swaggart, was granted a license to wed Osa Anna Marschand, 19, daughter of Edward and Samantha Marshand. The bride appeared at the marriage license bureau very handsomely dressed in her gown of white silk, with lace flounces, tan coat, and white slippers.

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MR.BUTCHER DIED TODAY Well Known Attorney, Representative and Ex-Sol-dier, Answers Call. FUNERAL THURSDAY Was One of County’s Popular Men—Death Due to Cirrhosis. GENEVA, IND., MAY 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —THE HON. JACOB BUTCHER, WELL KNOWN ATTORNEY, AND REPRESENTATIVE OF ADAMS COUNTY, DIED AT HIS HOME HERE AT 10:20 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING, AFTER AN ILL NESS OF MANY WEEKS. THE FU NERAL SERVICES WILLL BE HELD FROM THE HOUSE AT 9:30 O’CLOCK THURSDAY MORNING, WITH INTERMENT AT WEST LAWN CEMETERY. Jacob Butcher waa born on a farm just over the line in Jay county March 19, 1844. He was reared and educated there and when a young man served as justice of the peace. About forty-four years ago, he came with his parents to this county and located in Buffalo, near Geneva. Later they returned to Jay county for a short time, but soon came back to Geneva, where Mr. Butcher has since made his home. For thirty-five years he has practiced law in this county, has served as deputy prosecutor at various times, was for many years attorney for the town of Geneva, and has always enjoyed a lucrative law practice. He enlisted in the army in 1861 and served his country during the entire war, being mustered out in 1865. He was a brave soldier, a splendid comrade, and has been always a good citizen. He has been twice married, his first wife dying many years ago, leaving three daughters who survive the father. They are Minnie Burke of Texas, Lola Hutchins of Hartford City and Gladys Gettinger of Oklahoma. Some years after the death or his first wife, Mr. Butcher married Mrs. Williamson of Union City, who survives him with two children, Roy, aged twenty, and Elizabeth, aged about fifteen. The deceased was one of the best known men in the county. His eversmiling countenance, his friendly hand-shake, his store of anecdotes and his willingness to aid in every cause for his party or his cause, made him very popular and his friends are numbered by hundreds, in the fall of 1909 he was nominated by the democrats for the office of representative and was elected the following November, and served during the session of this year credit to himself and his constituency. He attended every meeting of the assembly and was ever faithful to his ideas, accommodating, and made a good and clean record. During the campaign last fall his health began to fail and he was far from well during the two months spent at Indianapolis. Returning home he became bedfast almost at once, and one of his regrets was that he was unable to visit this and other parts of the county after his return. Ha suffered from cirrhosis, better known as hardening of the liver, and relief was impossible. Military Record. August 15, 1862, Mr. Butcher enlisted in Company K, 89th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and was mustered out July 19, 1865, at Mobile, Alabama, and received bls final discharge at Indianapolis, Ind., August 8, 1865. During the service of his regiment he was at all times ready for duty, giving his entire time in discharging his duty as a soldier. His regiment belonged to General A. J. Smith’s command, and using the writing of the National Tribune the command traveled almost over the southern Confederacy, and whipped everything that ran up against it. The subject of this sketch was one who was always found at the front rank. His regiment first met the enemy at Munfordsville, September 14, 15 and 16, 1862. The regiment also did service in the Memphis, Tenn., 1 CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE