Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 258, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1912 — Page 1

Volume X. Number 258.

THREE MEN | ARE INJURED John Hessler, Garrett Hessler and John Brunt Hurt in Auto Wreck. IN PECULIAR MANNER Cor Thrown Into Ditch and Slightly Damaged—Garrett Badly Injured. The injured. (Jarrett Hessler, ribs broken, shoul- [ der dislocated and lung perforated. I condition serious. John Hessler, back wrenched, deep I gash in head and badly bruised. John Grunt, shoulder sprained and body badly bruised ■ John Hessler, a prominent and ■ wealthy farmer living about two 3 nr.'.es southwest of this city, while jid ■ mg with his brother, Garrett Hess ■ ler, and his brother-in law. John ■ Grunt, about 5 o'clock Monday night. ■ a mile and a |»alf north of Preble, ■ were the victims of a peculiar acei- ■ dent which critically injured Garrett S Hessler, and painfully injured John ■ and his brother in Law. ■ The machine was running at about 9 fifteen miles per hour when something 9 lappened. Just what it is hard to say. S but those who have examined the 9 around and the spot where the acci- ■ dent happened, believe that in turning ■ out to avoid a mud hole the machine J struck some high grass and skidded, ■ turning about with such velocity that I the occupants were thrown out. The ■ hood was tom off. the windshield 3 broken, and the rar alighted in the ■ ditch nearby, having turned completefl ly about. That no explosion occurred fl as was at first believed, is shown from ■ the fact that the engine is unhurt and ■ the car will operate now as well as I • ver and will be brought in today All ■ th* occupants of the car were hurled ■ out and more or less hurt, as stated '< Fred Schueler, who was working in ■ » held near the scene of the accident, fl stated that two of the men were hurl ■ »d into the air at least fifteen feet and ■I that the car jumped up and forward S Into the ditch. He summoned help and ran to their fl a sistaace. He found John Hessler | ving unconscious Garrett Hessler I *a» found lying critically injured Dr ■ I C. Grandstaff and Dr D. D. Clark 1 «*re called and the two men were I taken home where a thorough exam I nation divulged the fact that Garrett ■ was dangerously hurt and that John I «as severely but not critically Injured I loh# Hessler received a wrenched ■ back and many severe bruises about ■ the head and body, and a deep cut I over the right eye. and today, while ■ resting nicely Is feeing pretty sore I His condition Is not dangerous I Mr Garrett Hessler received a brok- ■ <-n shoulder blade, two ribs broken. ■ which punctured the lung and many ■ brulaaa and some Internal injuries the I Mt and gravity of which ft Is Im ■ i-nas.ble to determine at this time His ■ Physicians stated this morning that ■ his condition was critical and until ■ twenty four hours had i>as»'d no defl I “it* bulletin could be issued John ■ Grunt, a brother in law of John lies* ■ ler was the recieptent of a dislocated ■ shoulder and considerable bruising ■ He was not seriously hurt and «a» I able to go on home to bVirt Wayne I ■'fter having his wounds dressed I As to the cause of the accident lit B lt * *• known Prominent automobile ■ “wchanlcs who have examined th* I inarbine differ as to the cause of th* B accident When examined th* g»»<> B line lank In the car wa» full of gaaoI Une and experts state that It would B Impossible to have a gasoline ex B tdosiou unless all th* fl-'id had gon* Mr Hessler believes that th* ex I hauat pipe became clogged up and I ihat an explosion occurred In that I part of the machine, though experts ■ »ay this would bn almost impossible I The engine la not damaged to any 1 great extent, and will start it is said ■ Iff Ukperts The machine alighted In ■ a ditch along th* rood aide, but was ■ turned completely about, one wheel S demolished, th* wind shield brok 2 on and some ether damag* done to I the car Mr Hessler said the car had B been living him aom* trouble and b" tUßeffxu*. ua rage »

DECATUR JAuA DEMOCRAT

| FUNERAL OF MRS. HARKER. The funeia) of Mrs, Charlotte Anne Harker was held this afternoon at I o clock from the home and burial took place at the McClure cemetery. Mrs. Harkers death occurred Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Stevens, with whom she resided. She also leaves the following children: Joe and Dick Harker, Mrs. ! Amanda Gephart, Mrs. Stella Mitch, — HERE IN SPIRIT Though Not in Person During Old Home Week Was Rev. D. O. Wise. NOW OF LOUISVILLE Was Given a Postcard Shower on Birthday by Decatur Friends. The Rev. I). O. Wise, former pastor of the Decatur Evangelical church, now at Louisville, was in Decatur in spirit during the Oid Home Week, If not in person. He writes the following good letter of greeting and remembrance to his Decatur friends: Ixiuisville. Ky., Oct. 28, 1912. Mr. John Heller, Decatur, Ind.: Dear Mr. Heller: —I am writing you just a few lines and if you have space in your paper I would be glad if you would publish same. I have been out of Decatur just about six months now, but I have been reading your paper with interest every day. J can hardly wait for the next issue after I have read the last I was very sorry I could not get back for "Home-coming Week." The distance ar.l heavy work here prevented my coming. However, I am not sure but that I was as much in dear old Decatur last week as I was in Louisville. Judging from your paper you must have had a great time during "Home-coming Week." I o«iy regret that I could not be there. I have been following all the events that have occurred in and about Decatur and really, I have been home•lek more than once for Decatur--the place where I spent four of the moat enjuiable years of my life. Th* many happy association! and jolly good times In Decatur will linger al ways fresh in my memory. And Tam very happy to say that many of the dear people with whom I labored for the right-The Evangelicals—remembered me on the tenth of this present month Thia happens to be my birth day and don't you know, I was the recipient of forty seven post cards from your fair city—l sometimes call It my city yet. May I through your columns express my appreciation and sincere thanks for these kind tokens of lave and remembrance.. Hello, to all the Decatur people, and especially to the people of the Etangallcal church With best wishes for every aggressive movement In your city, and hoping only for good to the citizens of Decatur. I am very truly. REV. D. O. WISE COUPLE TO WEO. Columbia City, Ind. OcL 29 -At the weekly meeting of the Tri Kappas, held al the home of Moses Strouse, it was announced that Miss Norma Strouse had given iter heart to the keeping of Mr Jacob Flow. Mirs Strouse Is the daughter of Mooes Strouse and wife, the father named being a well known clothier Mr Flox in a local dry goods merchant, and is the son of M Hot, s Rochester business man The wedding announce meat will he Riven later The young people have the beat wishes nt all their friends Mr Hox la a brother ot Mrs. 7. I Hematein of thia elty. WILL PLAY TONIGHT. Th* Portland City Haskel ball team I will arrive In the city over the O M i * I. thia afternoon and tonight they I will play the Decatur basket ball team I at their hall on East Madison street . The Cortland team cornea well reci ommended and th* strong team that I Decatur has will make the game • > very tnterestJtu; onn for the »'«'iora Gam* call’d st I 00

„DEC kTL'R CAN AND WILL”

Decatur, Indiana. Tuesday Evening, October 29, 1912.

HOT OLD FINISH The Democrats Will Whoop Things Up in County During Rest of Week. WILL CLOSE HERE With an Old-fashioned Rally Saturday Night—Geneva Thursday Night. Thu democrats will make a Garrison finish to the campaign in Adams county this week. Some one has suggested that they make it and the workers in this oid green spot, best on earth, are doing their part toward that end. Over the county, in various school districts, meetings are being held with local speakers, explaining the issues. The meeting at Herne Monday night was a big success, and there will be others. On Thursday evening of this week, Judge Richard K. Erwin, formerly of this city, but now- of Fort Wayne, and a candidate for judge of the supreme court of Indiana, will be the speaker at a meeting to be held at Geneva. Delegations from all over the county including one hundred from hexe, with a band, will attend. There will be a torch light procession and fireworks, and enthusiasm of the real old Herylricks kind. It will be one of the big events of the season in a i>olltical way and you are invited to join, no difference what your politics are. Every voter in Adams county should be for Dick Erwin. Get in. Whoop ’er up! « The campaign will close in this county Saturday evening with a big demderatic rally, preceded by a torch light procession, of red fire, Roman candle display that will prove that we ar® alive. The speakers for the occasion will be ex Mayor John W. Holtzman of Indianapolis, one of the best orators on the political platform, and Hon. James Robinson of Fort Wayne, former congressman from the Twelfth district. It will be a rousing meeting and delegations are expected from every township In the county. Let's make it unanimous. NAME INSPECTORS Td Serve for Coming Election in Place of Four Who Resigned, I COMMISSIONERS MEET Today—Also Took Action on the Martz Macadam Road.' Jim A. Hendricks and t'hris Eicher of the board of county commissioners met thia morning in special session to name four inspectors to serve at the election Tuesday. Nov. 5, In the place of the following who resigned: Janies Foreman, inspector of South Blue Creek precinct. Samuel Stahl, of South Hartford. David D. Mettler, North Wabash; D. M Hower, precinct H, third ward. Decatur Fore man and Hower resigned because of relationship to candidates, the other two refusing to serve New ones appointed today are: South Blue Creek - Edw. Foreman Mouth Hartford William Anderson North Wauush - Martin U Smith. Decatur. 3rd B—K Hurt Ix-nhaH Action was also taken In the matter of the Martz macadam road it seems that the contractor la not proceeding In such away as to enable him to complete the road by the time called for In the contract, and he and the sureties on bis bond, ar* ordered to appear before the board November 8. and show cause why the contract should UOt be forfeited Th* board of commissioners will meet Munday In tbelr November session. but will adjora on account ot th* election on Tuesday,. All those having turnpike business with ibe board ar* requested to come before them W*d needay, November 8.

A TRIPLE OPERATION. Undergone by Mrs. O'Connell—Passed ' Restful Night The operation undergone Monday noon by Mrs. C. V. Connell at the St. Joseph hospital, proved to be more serious than anticipated, being a triple operation, of which the one for the removal of gall stones proved to be the least serious. She came out from the anaesthetic about 4 o'clock, and suffered great pain. A telephone message to Dr. Connell this morning gave the good news that from 11 o’clock lust night she passed a restful night, but it is still too soon to determine the outcome. Dr .Connell will go to Fort Wayne this afternoon to call on his wife. DEATH A SHOCK Mrs. Thomas Woodruff Prostrated by Death Os Her Husband HAD BEEN AILING Only a Few Days— Buried In Paragould As He Requested Particulars of the death of Dr. Thomas Woodruff, the former Decatur resident, who died last Tuesday October 22, at Paragould, Ark., where he resided several years, have been received here. His death occurred very suddenly and his wife is prostrated by the shock. Ho hail been complaining for only a few days of a pain in his right side. His wife urged him to see a physician about it but he stated It would soon wear away and went about hia duties a« usual. Monday evening he came home about six o'clock. He and hia wife intended to go to call on Al Ayrea that evening, to gee Mr. McConnell of Cardwell, Mo, who was passing through Paragould enroute here with the body of Mrs McConnell. He stated that he would lie down a while and rest before going there. He fell asleep and was sleeping so well that when the time came to go, his wife did not disturb him. He awoke after a while and went to tied but later awoke with the severe pain in hia aide again Mrs. Woodruff applied home remedies and wanted to call a physician, but Mr Woodruff advised waiting until morning, when, he stated if he were no better, they should call one. He slept well that night, and when daylight came, Mrs. Woodruff got up an Inquired if he were going to get up. He replied that he would lie a while longer She stated that she would go out and feed the horse and chickens He ad vised her to let >the hors* go, that it would not hurt it to wait until he got up. He seemed in his usual good health. Mrs. Woodruff , however, went out and feed the horse and when she returned to the house, not more than ten minutes later, she heard before entering. hU heavy breathing. Going In she found him dying. Bbs call a neighbor and the doctor, but before the doctor arrived, he had dbii a very quiet peaceful death, without a struggle It Is said by those who knew him there. "That he was loved and rsapact ed by all that knew him.” IN- bad a wide acquaintance as his profession call him all over the city and county, and he never shirked his duty He was always kind and obliging and willing to do a favor for friend or enemy. If he had an enemy I did not know it; th* worst could not say any thing against him Hia wife was coatpletely prostrated, the shock was more than she could bear, not being in good health before. He was laid away very nicely in the cemetery here as be said when living and well, that If he died In Paragould, he wanted to be buried there,," -a ' POLICE COURT N(WI. John Baron was arrested by Marshall Peterson this morning on a plain drunk charge and an Indsreney rhante growing out of bls actions in front of the Vance. Hile A Macklin store thia muring about 10 o'clock He was being brought to trial at 3 o'clock. e— ■ UNOIRGOKB OPERATION. Mrs Troby Cramer underwent an o- eratiop today tor an ailment of long ■UtnP'n*.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Shephard-Burry Case Continued to Correct the Transcript. A JURY TRIAL Three New Suits on Note * Filed—Two Estates ' Settled. The jury reported for duty this morning to hear the case of F. J. Shephard vs. Oscar Burry, which was appealed from the court of 'Squire Pusey. A motion to dismiss the appeal was made by the plaintiff, but the court continued the case of its own motion to permit the defendant to perfect and file a correct transcript. The costs of the continuance were adjudged against the defendant. Miss Marie Patterson returned today to her work at the auditor's office after a week's vacation. The Hoagland State Bank vs John H. Koenig et al. Affidavit of non-resi-dency as to the defendant Clara E. Koenig, filed. Notice ordered returnable December 20th. Attorney D. B. Erwin filed three cases, suit on note, today. One is by Sarah Brown against Rudolph, Adolph and Anna Bauman, for 8500; another is, by Stuart Brown against the same defendants for the same amount; and the third by Jacob Atz and Charles Steele against Charles H. and Ix>uis Springer, for $55 E. Burt Lenhart qualified as guardian of Hazel Reynolds, giving S6OO bond. A petition for sale of real estate was sustained, and the sale ordered at private sale. This was effected at once, and deed reported made to Christian M. Weldy. Appraisers were Aaron Stevens and F. V. Mills. I-sura Alban .administratrix, with the will annexed, of the Ellen Bollman estate, reported distribution and (Contrnvea as rage 2» VAST AUDIENCES Over Entire United States Well Pleased With Program Given BY THE PIERCER Who Open Lecture Course Here Wednesday Evening at Opera House. From one extreme length of th* I'nited States to the other, where the Colt Lyceum bureau la known, the pierces. Aimprising Mr. Harry Raymond Pielce, and his talented wife, Zulette Spencer Pierre, the well known entertainers, impersonators and character study delineators, have pleased vast audiences. The l*ierces will open the season of th* high school seniors' lecture course. Wed nesday evening at the Bosse opera house A Jamestown (Pa I World says of tbelr entertainment Three hundred people breasted the inclament weather Tuesday evening and found their way to tbw opera house, and th* general expression is that it paid well They spent there two ot the jollleet hours of their lives The pierces war* responsible for the pleasure of the evening. They arw two capital entertainers Th* two sketches presented war* well received At times the audience was simply convulsed with laughter It la safe to say that if thetw were any cases of the 'blues.' they were cured Both Mr. and Mrs. Pierre are artists of merit In their respective llnee, and are pmm*s*ed of very pleasing per •otmllTy There la n place In the ly <eum for th* Pierces" J, R Peterson, local manager of th* 'ndlana Lighting company. Is at Us ( ny.tte today attending a meeting of thf various managers of the company

UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Wimun air contradictatory critters. Let ’em go visitin’ each othur and stay fer dinner an' they can t git through braggin' to th' hostess about how fine a cook she is. But jes let them go campin’ together! They may not git Into a down right quarrel but their teeth comes together 'ith a snap an’ a set as each un insists thet her way o' doin' things is th' best—"but jes go aJiead and try it ure way, es y' want to." BEGINS HtR TOUR Miss Faye Smith, Reader for High Schools of the State BEGINS THE SEASON - Will Read ,‘The Merchant of Venice” This Year— Opens at Bluffton. Miss Faye Smith of this city, the talented reader, left Monday for her 1 annual tour of the high schools of the state. Miss Smith has established a circuit of the high schools where she gives her readings, cleverly interpreting the masterpieces of literature in away that is highly pleasing and instructive to the students, especially so to the classes in English literature, and her advent is hailed with delight each year. This year Miss Smith will read Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," on«Tbf the. best known of his plays, and the various characters will be interpreted by Miss Smith in away that will present them very realistically before the students. She opened the season at th Bluffton high school Monday and will continue through to Indianapolis. She will be gone on this circuit until Thanksgiving.

5 Lw % / ->. », y* * *■*. ; J w. I / ■ ' iH Ljfi iTii/A A’v LV-' *.. , 'ettz” —' •ff J 1 y JOHN W. SPENCER. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT. FIRST DISTRICT.

THE I h-mor rath candidate For judge nt the atipreme court from the First dlatri.-t »»• bom nt M»unt Vernon. Ind, Man-h 7. twit; grnduntetl from the Mount Vernon High school and attended Central Indiana Normal college He worked two yearn an an slat ant bookkeeper am] paying teller In a Mount Vernon bank, then went Into hia father's law office In INHi and was admitted to practice In l*M. was elected proaeeuiing attorney of the First judicial circuit In IR>kt. moved to Evansville In IWH and wan reelected In IN>2; member of the Democratic state central committee, isin} to 10n|, |>emorratlc nominee for congress from the Flrat Indiana district In IMQ; delegate to the Democratic national convention In IWM; nominee of the Democratic state contention for elector at large In inu«. appointed Judge of the Vaudrrburg clrmlt court by Governor Marshall in IMI.

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MR. ADAIR AT BERNE His Visit There Was Occasion for Biggest Rally of Season in County. EVERYBODY YELLED Hundreds in Torch Light Procession, Three Bands and Fire Works. Adair night at Bern® will be long remembered by those who were there and will be talked about by many otiiers for years to come, for it excelled in point of enthusiasm and display any similar event given in Adams county in years. The popular congressman wore a smile, a broad, happy one, that almost developed into a laugh at times, and he had a right to. I for it was a real old-fashioned rally : and celebration in his honor. The i town was filled with people and the noise reminded one of the days of long ago when similar events were In I style. Decatur sent a delegation of one hundred, headed by County Chairman Bosse and the Decatur city band. The party left here at 6 o'clock in automobiles and arrived a few minutes before seven, parading the main street and then joining in the big torch light procession. That procesxlon was a hummer and we give due credit to the live ones who arranged it, Earl K. Shalley, R. R. Scbug and the others who assisted. The line of marchers covered several blocks and they passed through the principal streets cheered by the yells of hundreds who filled the streets. In the line were three bands, th Berne City band, the Jeffer(Conrntied on ‘‘mt* 2)