Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 19, Decatur, Adams County, 22 January 1912 — Page 1

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USEFUL LIFE ENDS r S 3 Samuel J. Laman Succumbs to Pneumonia—Died Sunday Night IS ELEVEN O’CLOCK — Jw Engaged in Hardware Busir;®|hess in This City for Twenty-six Years. ■ • - In the death of Samuel J. Laman, senior member of the hardware firm of Laman & Lee, which occurred Sunday night at ten minutes to eleven o'so< k, at his home, corner of Madison and Third streets, after a week's illness from pneumonia, the city has lost one of its most highly esteemed Citizens and business men, and universal sorrow was evidenced throughout the city today. Just a week ago last Saturday Mr. Laman returned from Oakwood, Ohio, where he had been engaged in assisting in the invoice of a hardware stock. He took a severe cold at that time, working under unfavorable conditions there during the intense cold period, and by last Monday, had developed a very severe case of pneumonia. His condition grew gradually weaker until Saturday afternoon, when a decided change for the worse became apparent, and in spite of the best medical care and nursing, it was known that his weakened vitality could not withstand the ravages of the terrible disease, and at ten minutes to eleven, he breathed his last. Mr. Laman was just in the prime of manhood, being but forty-three years of age. He was born September 22, 1868, In Allen county, Ohio, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Laman. In 1870, he came with his parents to this tounty, where they settled on a farm in Kirkland township, residing there five years before going to Root ownship, where they located Twenty-six years ago, the deceased decided to take up a business career and came to this city where he entered the service of the Bowers hardware store. He was engaged there six years as clerk and then became a member of the firm of J. S. Bowers & Company, continuing as a member of the firm for twelve years When Mr. Bowers severed his connection with the store eight years ago, Mr. Laman took up the business with his brother-in-law, Wilson Lee, the firm becoming that of Laman & Lee, under which it is still conducted. Mr. Laman was at death, one of the oldest hardware merchants in the city, in point of service here, having been connected continuously for twenty-six years with this, the oldest hardware store in the city. It was one of the best of its kind in this part of the state, a large and enterprising business having been built up by the chre and ability of the firm, Mr. Laman contributing in a great degree to its upbuilding during his long connection with the store. He was known ns a busitienH man of progressiveness and of the highest Integrity. Mr. Laman was married February--19, 1893, to Miss Anna Marquardt of this city, and to them were born three children The oldest son. Albert, died fn infancy, hut their survive, with the wife, two daughters, Naomi and Neva. Mr. also loaves his aged motn- 1 sr and two sisters-Mrs. Wilson Lee and Mrs. John Bowers. Mr. Laman was identified fraternally with the Knight* of Pythias and the Elks, and these orders will attend the funeral services In a body. Mr. Laman was ' a man of exceedingly fine character and has contributed much to the grawtli and enterprise of the communitygnd will be sadly missed not only in ttk home, where he was ever thoughtful and kind, but in the bustnessrtvorld and the community in general? : • The funeral will be held Thursday ’ afteriaonn at 2 o’clock from the Methodist church, in charge of the Rev. R. li. ■ Hernans, and interment will take place in the Decatur cemetery. CONVENE IN HUNTINGTON. ■■ ‘ mb® 1 '■ Christians of District to Meet There March 21 and 22. The annual convention of the Chris-j tians of this district will be held in Huntington March 21 and 22. The Rev. ; J. M. Dawson of the Christian church of this city, is on the program for a sermon Friday evening, March 1 22nd.

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CRYSTAL VAUDEVILLE. The “Ross Comedy C 0,.” which this | evening opens an entire week's stand I at the Crystal theater, arrived today . from Redkey, Ind., where they have ■ I been for the past week, and are ready i for the engagement which they toi night open here. The company is com- ! posed of four people and each evening will give an entire change of program of two acts each. They are known as being among the best on the road, ‘ clever in their performances, and possessing a winning personality, which always means for them a return of a . : large audience. In addition to this Mr. Parent will have two special films the first 'His Exlionoratiou,” a west i em play, and the second, “Maud Mil ler,” taken from Tennyson’s poems, and considered the best obtainable. ' The price is ten cents for adults and 1 five cents for children. .1 „ YARNELLE SPOKE 5 J 1 Large Audience Greeted Him at Men’s Meeting at the ) i Methodist Church. i > SUNDAY AFTERNOON United Brethren, Baptist and 1 Methodist Revivals Largely Attended. i i Men’s Meeting. • The Men's meeting held Sunday aft- ! I ernoon at the Methodist church, was I s ? one of the best ever held in the city. . The attendance was unusually large, - every seat in tbe churcn being well ’ filled with an appreciative audience. 1 The chief speaker was E. F. Yarnelle 5 of Fort Wayne, who gave a very good i address, as well as a treat in the mu--1 sical line, Mr. Yarnelle being a soloist ■ of national reputation. Good music t was also given by the men’s choir yf ’ the church, and the service throughout! > was one of rare enjoyment and benefit 1 • to the men of the city. s : United Brethren. 1 The two best meetings thus far in I > the revival at the U. B. church were i ! those of Saturday evening and Sun i day evening. On both evenings the: ! attendance taxed the seating capacity ! i of the church and each one present i . seemed to be interested in tne welfare : of their fellowmen. The enthusiasm • and spirit of the meetings could not ’ be better. Twelve have thus far 1 found the Lord. The services by the • pastor are receiving favorable comment by the friends and a great re- ■ vival is assured. Two were gloriousi ly saved and seven united with the J church. Meetings all week at 7:30 sharp. Every one Is cordially invited. Baptist Church. All the services were well attended at the Baptist cuurch Sunday. Rev. Jones preached two excellent sermons, in the morntng his subject was "Jesus.” In the evening, "My Bed in Hell.” Ps. 139:8. There is no escape from the consciousness of God's c.ondemnation. No place that we may go but we will find God Is there. Even In hell the memory lives, for we remember how the rich man desired that Lazarus might touch his parched tongue. We can never rid ourselves of C.e fact that God came to save us from our sins and we make our own choice. He knocks at our heart's door and will come in if we will but open i the door. One person came forward , Sunday evening to unite with the . church. The meetings will continue this week and all are welcome. Tonight the subject will be "Touching Jesus,” and Tuesday night, "Quitter." BIRTH OF DAUGHTER. Attorney J. C. Sutton is in receipt of announcement of the birth of a daugh- i ter, Ruth, to Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Penny- i packer of Buffalo, N. Y., Saturday, i ! Mrs. Pennypacker was Miss Grace i , Sutton of this city before her marriage ] ' and is a sister of Mr. Sutton. This is i ' her third child. i o 1 BROTHER ELKS. ■ | Attention of all members is called 1 to the fact that a special meeting will < I be held this evening for the purpose of J making arrangements to attend the fu- 1 1 neral of their deceased brother, Sam- i j uel Laman. Every member is urged to 1 be present. 1

FUNERAL TODAY j Late Dr. Wm. M. Hughes, Former Decatur Business Man, Laid to Rest AT NUNICA, MICHIGAN Death Occurred Saturday Afternoon—Has Brother » and Sister Here. Funeral services for the late Dr. William Marshall Hughes, a former resident and business man of this city, who has many relatives residing here, were held this morning at 9 o’clock at Nunica, Mich., where he had lived the latter part of his life. The deceased was a brother of Lew Hughes and Mrs. John Wagner of this city and of Scott Hughes of Fort wayne. His brother, Lew. left last week for his bedside and a message received Saturday morning by Mrs. Hughes brought news that lie was at the point of death from pneumonia and heart trouble and could survive but a short while, the death message coming late Saturday afternoon. Dr. Hughes lived some time at Monroe Center, and then came to this city, where he and his brother, Lew Hughes, purchased the monumental works from their brother, Scott Hugnes, and were engaged in that business here for about ten years.. After disposing of his business here, ■ he engaged in the study of medicine,' ! and engaged in practice thereafter, at : i Nunica, Michigan, where he has since' lived. He was married there and his' ! wife and two children —a son and daughter—survive. The son is aiqo dangerously ill with pneumonia Dr. Hughes leaves the following brothers and sisters: W. S. Hughes of Fort Wayne, James Hughes of Bluffton: Lew Hughes, Decatur; Mrs. Amanda Smith, Fairmount: Mrs. Celia Jacobs, Berne; Mrs. John Martz, Berne; Mrs. i Samuel Leeper, Osgood, Ohio: Mrs. | John Wagner, Decatur. | ELECT TRUSTEES I. — — I The Annual Election of St. i I Mary’s Church Took Place After Late Mass Sunday. i SERVE THIS YEAR i Church in Flourishing Condition and Present Year | Looked for Same. — I Following the high mass on Sunday the annual election of trustees to 1 serve for the present year at the St. Mary's church, took place, these offi cers to care for the required work financially, as well as otherwise. The financial conditions of the church were never better, everything being in flourishing condition, and with a goodly sum in the treasury for the starting off of the new year, and the meeting of the current expenses, which are heavy at this time. The election resulted as follows: Treasurer—E. X. Ehinger. Secretary —James P. Haelllug. Collectors —If. H. Bremerkamp, John C. Moran, Simeon Hain. Order Man —John Baker. THE COOKING CLASS. i Made Banana Fritters and Biscuits Today. Mrs. Stella Phillips of Fort Wayne made her regular trip here today, and gave the weekly domestic science lessons to the girls of the Decatur high school at the Indiana Lighting company’s office. The sections who did not make banana fritters last week, made them today, and the other section which is a lesson ahead, made biscuits. The results were all that could be desired, and it is safe to say, when these girls become mistresses of their own homes, the hubbys will have no just complaint to make that cooking is not as good as ''mother's,” and jokes regarding “biscuits like bullets," will have become a matter of ancient history

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening. January 22, 1911.

HAS GOOD JOB. E. B. Bailey Takes Position With Fort Wayne Electric Works. E. B. Bailey, tbe Monroe attorney J and real estate man, who for several weeks has been employed at Fort Wayne, returned home to spend Sun- I day after an absence of the past! week. Some weeks ago he went to Fort Wayne upon being recommended by a party to fill a vacant position as assistant weighmaster at the F’ort; Wayne Electric Works, which had recently been vacated. He stepped into ■ the new position, with a chance of promotion to the position of paymas-, ter, should the present man fail to carry out his required duties. This' was later tendered to him, and he at' once accepted, and so far has been 1 giving the necessary results, and likes his duties very well. He will still continue to make Monroe his home, and should he later decide to move, can do so at any time. A LIFITsENTENCE Was Today Given Out by Muncie Jury in McGilliard Murder Case. WILEY EXONERATED Illinois Central Has a Bad Wreck and Former Road President Killed. i (United Press Service.) Muncie, Ind., Jan. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Charles McGilliard was sentenced to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary at Michigan City today so rthe shooting and killing of Alta Hayworth, his former sweetheart, at a masked ball on Hallowe’en night. Jealously was the motive for the crime. McGilliard pleaded insanity. | Chicago, 111., Jan. 22—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Misunderstanding ' of orders is given today as the cause of the Illinois Central wreck at Kinmunzy Illinois at 12:30 o’clock this! . morning and caused the death of Jas. : Harahan, former president of the Illinois Central and three other railroad . officials. The persons killed in addi- . . tion to Harrahan are E E. Pearce of . Chicago, general solicitor of tbe Rock .Island railroad: S. O. Scnzher of Chi-1 I cago, second vice president of the ! Rock Island railroad; E. E. Wright of Memphis, Tenn., son of Former SecI rotary of War Luke Wright, now con-j , nected with the legal department of the Illinois Central. The private car, iin which the 'magnates were riding; i was attached to the rear of train No.! ‘ 25, to Memphis. Tenn. It delayed tak-' i ; ing a switch in order to take water | >and train No. 3 crashed into it from 1 the rear. — i Washington, D. C, Tan 22—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The house committee on expenditures In the department of agriculture made its report, exonerating Dr. Harvey W. Wi|ey, chief of the bureau of chemistry on charges of mal-administration. Both the republican and democratic members of the committee signed the report which was unanimous. The report practically admits the legality of the Remson board, which has the charge to review the pure food decision, but holds that such a powerful body should be created by a legislative enactment rather than mere executive order. ' ■ - -o A “LIFE FOR LIFE.” Mr. Stoneburner, manager of the Crystal theater, again wishes to call the attention of his many patrons to the special film which he will offer to the public in “Life for Life.” The pictures of the real and exciting scene along the Mexican border, the work of the husky cowboys, the Mexicans, will play prominent parts throughout the film, while intermingled with this a plot not usually found in other films, will wend its way through the entire showing. The manager stands back of everything in this evening's play, as he knows what it is, and recommends it to every one. Price, 10 cents to adults and children, 5 cents. CENSUS REPORT. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Barkley of Union township are rejoicing over the birth of a baby girl.

BURIAL WAS MADE Ira Jacobson, Huntington Man Killed Here Friday, Laid to Rest. AT HOME TOWN Brother Employees of Erie Railroad Selected to Serve i as Pall Bearers. — Ira Jacobson, the unfortunate young man, who on Friday evening met death in this city, when he was run down by an eastbound Erie passenger train, was laid to rest today at his hojne town, with a large attendance of friends to pay their respect to the deceased man. The Huntington Heraid contained the following: “Mr. Jacobson was horn near Simpson in Union township and spent his boyhood days on a farm there Later he was employed in the BarkerBrown shoe factory, leaving there to accept employment with the Erie. He was a member of the Central f’hris--1 tian church and of the I. O. O. F. lodge. “Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter four years old, four brothers, three sisters, and his mother, Mrs. William Clymer, who lives near the White church in Rockcreek township. The brerthers are George Jacobson of Oklahoma, John Jacobson and Perry Jacobson, whtfse present locations are : unknown, and William Jacobson, of Galesburg, 111. His sisters are Mrs. John Wall of Palson, Mont.; Mrs. Anna Jacobson of St. Louis and Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobson of Chicago. "The funeral was held Monday at 2 at the Central Christian church, Rev. E. W. Cole officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Hope cemetery. Pall bearers were selected from among brother railroaders, members of the Central 'Christian church and I. O. O. F. lodge. The body was taken to the home of his fatherin-law, Daniel Lehman, 622 High street.” MAN is’ INSANE I I Stranger in Pitiable Condition in the County Jail — Is Violent. CONFINED IN CELL I Gave His Name to Sheriff as i ; “Mitchell” —Cannot be Identified. A pitiable ease is that of a young I man. a stranger in the city, who, vie-I iently insane, is connned in the Adams county jail, awaiting the verdict of an insanity inquest. The man Is from twenty-eight to thirty-two years of age and very little is known of him, but all efforts are being made by the officials to locate his relatives or learn who he is. He was taken into custody Sunday night about XU o’clock by Policeman Melchi, after his strange actions had caused considerable excitement on the streets and in various business places, among them being Joseph & Lang’s and Holty’s Case. *He ! ' was apparently a victim of delirium I trements as he seemed to be chasing 1 snakes and later an imaginary person whom he thought was trying to kill him. He was taken Into custody by Mr. Melchi and taken to jail, but he was so violent that it took the policeman about an hour to get him from the case to the jail, and upon arrival there, the snakes were still bothering him so much that he tried to kill them by throwing chairs and other loose furniture at them. The county physician was later called to attend him, but it Is the opinion that he has gone insane, or is feigning insanity. The man gave his name to the police as riharies Smith. Sheriff Durkin stated that he called at the jail Wednesday night and asked to stay all night, as he was without funds, but had come here to get work. He stayed , there that night and left the next morning and It is said got employment with a dairyman near this city, be being an ice cutter by trade. He had TWO '

POLICE COURT NEWS. A club of young fellows which has been holding out in club rooms over the Burdg barber shop on Monroe street was raided late Saturday night by Night Policeman Melchi and one arrest was made. It seems that the young fellows had been making merry al various times and Saturday night it was found that they had liquor. C A. Burdg made an affidavit following the raid, charging that Harry Pierce, the only adult present, with the purchase of the liquor for the boys. He .was arraigned Sunday before 'Squire Stone, who set his trial for January 30th, giving him a chance to get bond, which he did. It is said that he virtually admitted his guilt, and when the trial comes it is expected that a plea of guilty will be entered. The lowest fine assessable is $20.00. ABOUT THE SICK Mrs. Will Parent is Confined to Her Home With Attack of Gall Stones. MRS. CALLOW BETTER Herbert Pennington Breaks Arm and Sling is Necessary to Nurse It. Mrs. Will Parent is lying quite sick at her home on Mercer avenue, suf-> sering with an attack of gall stones, which overtook her in an acute way on last -Saturday, since when she has; been, confined to her bed. She had : been afflicted with this ailment for i several months, out notning was. thought serious until the last attack. I Several physicians, who have diagnos-1 •d her condition, say an operation will not be necessary at the present time. George Deiner, who more than a week ago was quite badly injured when he was overcome with steam from a bursting radiator, and also received a broken rib as the result of a fall while in this overcome condition, is doing nicely and it is believed will improve from now on. Mrs. Deiner, who has also been on the sick list. from a general break-down, is doing well and her recovery is now soon i expected. Dan Erwin was at Fort Wayne Sun- [ day and called on his sister-in-law, | Mrs Horace Callow, at the Hope hospital. She seemed brighter and better in many ways. Herbert Pennington, the well known carpenter, is carrying his right arm in a sling, the result of a fall. The accident happened when he slipped on the icy pavement Saturday evning, just as he neared his home, resulting in the cracking of the ulna bej tween the elbow and wrist, and also spraining the arm. A few years ago, the same arm was broken. W. A. Kuebler, who lias been at Sheldon, Ohio, for the past week to visit with his mother, Mrs. Frances Kuebler, who has been quite dangerously sick, returned home. Ho reports her as being somewhat better than when ho first arrived home Simeon Fordyce, who seven weeks ago yesterday was stricken with paI ralysis, has recovered sufficiently to I .be able to walk about the house. He | dressed himself for the first time Sun- ' day, and was better again today also. /He is still at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Teeple, in this city. Mrs. Levi Baker has recovered sufficiently from a four weeks' illness with asthma and bronchial trouble, to be able to sit up, though she is still veryweak. Clarence Strickler of Mercer avenue is back in school again after being absent a week on account of lagrippe. —< ■ MAY RE-ESTABLISH TRAINS. It is rumored in the railriMd circles that trains 3 and 4 on the Clover Leaf may be re-established on the old schedule on or about February 15th. j No official notice has as yet been given out, but it is said that a great falling off of receipts is responsible for the establishment of the old schedule. The trains will probably operate from ' Delphos to Frankfort.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Attorney Shafer Peterson Attends to Business in Allen County Court. A NEW SUIT Filed Here by Attorney D. B. Erwin—Vacation Now in Order. Attorney J. C. Moran went to Tipton county today where he takes part in the argument of the case growing out of the exceptions to the report made by the guardian of the HarveyClark step-son. Attorney Shafer Peterson was a business visitor in the Allen county court this morning, in the matter of two cases in which Adams county parties are interested. One was the case of John Schafer against the Buckeye Brewing company, demanding SI,BOO for labor performed for them. The argument of the demurrer filed by the company against the plaintiff was in order today, tne court overruling the demurrer, and holding the complaint good. The case will be tried in four or five weeks. The case was venued from this court. The other case in which Mr. Peterson was interested as attorney was the case of Herman Bosse against the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad company, j for SIO,OOO damages for injuries re- • ceived while in their employ. The | defendant filed motion to set aside the I summons, claiming it was not served I on an officer of the company according I to law, but this motion was overruled Iby the court. It is thought the case will soon come to trial. Through D. B. Erwin Henry Gerke has .brought suit against William Fledderjohann and John H. Koenig, on note, demand, $450. F. M. Schirmeyer qualifies as notary public for another four years. County Clerk Bleeke and Deputy L. L. Baumgartner are spending their I first day in court vacation, making up the dockets for the new term and ati tending to various business matters ■ relating to the vacation business. * ” , Realty transfers: John O'Donnell to Elizabeth Topp, 14 acres, Jefferson tp„ $3500. SOME DEALS IN DIRT. » ——— A number of important real estate changes have taken place through the J. F. Snow real estate agency. The John Frisinger farm of 102 acres east of this city has been sold to Fred Scheumann for $8,200. A residence on Adams street belonging to Mr. Scheumann and another on John’s street, have been sold to Mr. Frisinger for $2,000 and $1,500 respectively. The John Scheumann residence on Seventh street has been purchased byErnest Schlickman for $1,200 and Mr. Schlickman has in turn sold his tract of twelve and a half acres west of this city to Mr. Scheumann. ARRANGE THE PROGRAM. C. S. Mumma, president of the Adams County Farmers’ association, has 'returned from Berne, whore he met with a committee to complete arrangements for the farmers’ institute for . the south 'half of the county, which will be held February 5 and 6. The program was made up and will b* ready for announcement in a few days. Several details for the institute were left with D. C. Sprunger and C. A. Neuenschwander, and further announcement will be made in a few days. EVENING SERVICE. The church of God will have services every night this week, one block oast of the court house. Everybody is invited to attend these services and here the pure gospel. G. A. R. NOTICE. ___. • All ex-soldiers are requested to meet at the G. A. R. hall tomorrow morning at 7:45 o’clock to attend the funeral of Comrade Sether. Conveyances will be furnished at the hall. »-