Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 11 January 1913 — Page 2

E pAILY D EMOCR AT E Published Every Evening, Except H Sunday by B TSE DECATUR DEM DC RAT COMPANY ■ LEW Q. ELLINGHAM ■ JOHN H. HELLER B Subscription Rates K Per Week, by carrier 10 cents K Per Year, by carrier |5.00 K Per Month, by mail ..25 cents ■ Per year, by mail $2.50 tingle Copies 2 cents H Advertising rates trade known on K application. S Entered at the postcrfics lu Decatur, ■ Indira, aa sc~:nd chu>« zaail. B It’s a queer old winter. With thirty ■ below zero weather in the west and K northwest, with the weather the cold- ■ est on the Pacific coast in years, and witli these April showers in this section, a fellow don’t hardly know how H to figure It. E The business men and the farmers B of tills part of Adams county should ■ bear in mind the fact that every acre B of beets raised within a radius of ten E miles of Decatur adds to the business B that will be done here during the next B year. The merchant who helps the B farmer helps himself, and no less the ■ farmer who aids his trading town or ■ city thus adds value to his farm. Let’s ■ all work together. ■ There are some people iu Indiana ■ who have poor opinions of Govern- ■ or Marshall They are fellows who B expected him to do things according B to their way of thinking and in no other way. But the vast majority of Indianians are proud of Governor Marshall, the very fact that he was nominated and elected to the I second office in the gift of the people of this great country is evidence conclusive that he is well thought of in all states. His rise was rapid, but it was because he has shown himself equal to every emergency with which he has been confronted, in the past four years. Dubs can t do such things —Columbia City Post. Samuel M. Ralston of Lebnnon, will become governor of Indiana next Monday. The inauguration will take place in the corridor of the stale house, at which time the retiring executive. Thomas R. Marshall, will deliver a fatjswell address and the new governor will, after being sworn into office make lua promises to the people of the state Mr. Ralston is one of the big men of Indiana and we believe his record as governor of thia great state will be one of which his friends, h*s party and every Hoosier will be proud. He is honest, clean and capable. He will do at all time* anU In all things, as he believes fair and just. Governor Marshall retires vlth a /n»lendid record back of blm. He baa proven big enough for the Job and hie final mesaage to the legislature waa full of good wholesome advice, lie will become viee president of the United States on March 4th. and the promotion is a deserved one In that position he will prove a great help to the president, a competent presiding officer of the sen ate, and though the the precedent has been that public men stop at that office, you need not be surprised If Mr. Marshall is again promoted in four years from now. THE MYERS-DAILEY

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DOINGS IN SOCIETY Eastern Star Defers Installation —Yeomen Lodge Officers Take Oath. I ) * 9 HAVE A BANQUET 9 I j Agnes Gillig Pleasingly Entertains—Loyal Woods Surprised. - - - I WCfiK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. . | Saturday. j Westminster Guild —Dorothy Dugan. Eureka Club—Marie Hjy». Christian Ladies' Pastry Sale—Gas ’’ Office.

The German Reformed Aid society ( will meet with Mrs John Spuller Wednesday afternoon, 4nd the Helping , Hand society at the S. S. room Thurs--1 day afternoon. Edward Neadstine was happly surprised on his twenty-first birthday anniversary by a call from sixty of his lady and gentlemen friends. The good time was continued far into the hours of the night, when games were played and there was music and last but not least a luncheon, and pop corn, pick--1 les and cake. Mr. and Mrs. Neadstine entertained delightfully at dinner for Mr. and ' Mrs. John Durbin of North Daokta, Mr. and Mrs Hesser from Greene ‘county, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Wycoff, of ( i Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Mock and fam-' ily, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dolch, Mr. and Mrs. John Neadstine, Freda and Ross Marquandt, Morieville, wil M-g. Ed Hendricks. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson entertained five guests at 6 O’clock dinner Friday evening. A very pleasant surprise was given Loyal Woods Thursday evening at his | home by a number of his relatives and friend*. The event was in honor of Mr. Woods’ birthday. Loyal had just returned from his work and was finishing supper when the guests arrived, taking him completely by surprise. Filled baskets of edible* from the farm were brought by the guest* and a sumptuous repast was served later in the evening. The guests were Mr. and Mr*. W. R Woods. Mr and Mr*. Otis Oxley, Mr and Mrs Lewis Murphy, Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson and U. B. Woods. Mr. Woods returned the treat by taking hi* guests to the Crystal theater. Miss Agnes Gillig prepared some ■ very Interesting contests for the Need- , lecraft club, when she entertained last evening One was a guessing of the names of famous men and women, whose pictures, minus the name*, were cut from magazines, and Min Lucile Smith proved the most successful in I guessing A telegram forming contest , j waa another of interest,, as waa a musical contest. Miss Venena Berger winning the prise In the tatter. The hostess was assisted by her sisters. Julia and Lucile, in serving refreshmenu. A very good time was spent, though the bad weather held sway without — ■■ W F < srter, stats manager, installed the following as officer* erf the Yeomen lodge Foreman. Jesse Hurst; chaplain, Martha StevsM; correspondent. Florence Data;, master of accounts. Frank (Tamer master of ceremonles. Lewis Hampson;' lady Rebekah, Mrs. 8 E Brown; lady Rowena, Mr«, Allee Whl'cofflb- guard. May Walter*sentinel, John Brothers, watchman. Clyde Hlteheock. Refreshments of Ice eream, eake and coffee followed. AUGtaURGER FUNERAL SUNDAY. The funeral of Chris Augsburger, |«f» late of French township, will be held •unday fosenoon at 9:30 o'clock followed by n neihrlre at the Defencelee* Mennnnlte nhurrh Hl* death occurred Friday morning from paralysis. He had been «irk a number of year*, but bad only recently beebme parnly*- - - w FT. WAYNE REBEKAH*. WOI C<we* »• leHl**e Cists of fit* Neat Wednesday. The Deborah lodge of will cotne next Wednesday evening to be guests of the local lodge, and to InltIsl* a class of «|* local candidates About twenty-llee from Cort Wayne >are expected and they will charter an Interurban car. leaving Fort Wayne at « o rbwk A banquet will be served here after the Initiation, and all lodge member* are expected to stay tor that

The Grand Jury (Continued trom Pace 1) finally got possession of, but which, through trades and deals, they have finally dwindled down to a heavily mortgaged farm near Elkhart. When questioned about making threats against people, Lee stated that people had been telling lies about him and everybody appeared to be against him. He said that the children* of George Johnson and Perry Pyle had tormented his two sons until Jte became angry at the parents. He said his two sons had hardly been able to leave the house without being accosted by other neighborhood boys., and I «eaid that a few days ago a Brown boy had been given twenty-five cents to lick one of his boys. While living in another neighborhood, Mrs. Lee is said to have made threats against the life of an aged neighbor, John Falk. When interviewed in Jail, Lee is said to have feigned insanity through the proceedings, claimed a headache and also that his eyes were bad on account of injury caused by acid in the galvanizing department of the Red Cross factory, where he worked, Lee Questioned Again In Jail.

The prosecuting attorneys and the I coroner were closeted with Lee at the Jail for an hour or mor* Thursday night, and they and Marshal Pierce and Deputy Sheriff Fred Adams questioned him from all angles He said that his attorney, C. F. Dailey, had ; advised him not to talk until the proper time came, but despite this he did . considerable talking, and he tried to Justify hfs action In shooting Purdy, evidently on the self-defense plea, He claimed also not to remember at times and complained of his head and eyes hurting. Claim of Self-defense. Lee decl a -ed that Mr. Purdy called him some bad names, for which he would not stand, and he claimed further that Purdy made the first threatening moves, declaring that Mr. Purdy threatened him with a club. Asked what kind of a club and how . big it was he fell back on the plea ] that his eyes were bad, had been bad 1 ' ever since he worked at the Red Cross 1 galvanizing department, and he could not see good and was not positive about the size or nature of the club. He was told that nobody else had seen or found this club, to the best be- | lief of the officers, and Lee replied i that someone must have carried it away. Lee Said He Wouldn’t Pun. It Is reported that told further during some of hl* disjointed talks that he warned Mr. Purdy three time* to go on, and that he would not run from any man. IJttU Francis Lae, aged ten, who hid la the toilet building as his father did the shooting, is reported to have said that he heard hi* father say. ’’No you won’t.” Lee also is reported to have declared to one man that he. Lee, was on his own lot and did not have to run from anybody. # Bullets Entirely Through Body. Investigation after the death of Mr. Purdy showed that two of the bullet* fired passed entirely through hl* body. The one which pierced the abdomeu, entered about two Inches to the right of the naval, and took an upward range and came out several inches below the left shoulder Joint and it thus pierced vital organ* and would have proven a fatal shot. I The third bullet, which, like the second, was fired after Mr. Purdy had fallen to the ground, entered the left cheek and tore It’s way entirely through the head and came out near the base of the brain. Instead of lode ing there, a* first reported This bullet paralyzed the nerve system and the body became rigid from the chin downward. It ta thought likely from th* range taken by the two bullet* Just described that the first bullet tired probably struck Mr Purdy’s heavy belt and knocked him down Thia bullet pierced the belt and clothing and grazed the *»n. which w*a broken slightly, but there was no serious wound This bullet was found Inside of the clothing Fae* Was Powdgpburned. When Lae fired the last shot. Into th<> head, he waa bending so closely wver his victim that t*»* of th* revolver caused Mr Purdy’s favj to be burned by the powder. Th* second bullet *l*o was fired at close rang* but b gray sweater did not disclose whether or not there were powder marks from this shot Had Eipresasd no Regret. Vp to Thursday morning John 1-ea had not rrpresesd rrnmn for hl* act but when qnostlotted about trouble with Mr Purdy repeatedly said, "Me and Ram never had any trouble until today.” — 1 e CARO OF THANK*. MB** Fnr th* kind service at the sick bed erf my wife, and for th* deep sympathy l at her death and burial, I would thank ' our many friends. ANTON KRVMKNAKMR

The Legeslature (Continued from Page 1) for the purpose of "preventing marriages of children, bigamy, and midnight marriages after "Joy-rides," by means of witnesses, strict indentifications and the filing of applications tor a license thirty days in advance of its being granted. “Tom" Taggart’s invitation to a smoker for the members of both branches, "an opport unity to become acquainted with each other," he said, was accepted with a rush In the house and the thanks of the members was advanced with a hurrah. The smoker I will be held Tuesday night at the Denison hotel, here. - o ——— To Ingersoll CONTINUED FItvJM FAGF. ONE Dr. John is a remarkably strong speaker, of great depth and breadth, and his discourses find great favor. There will be no lecture this evening, but tha announcement shows three for Sunday., Sunday, morning at 10:30, he will speak on "The Most Notable Event in History." A jnen’s meeting will be held at 3 o'clock In the afternoon, when Dr. John will take for his subject, “The Worth of a Man ” The series will close Sunday even. Ing with the address "A Fire-proof Conviction." ■■ ■ o MR. MOORE VERY LOW. At 2:15 o’clock this afternoon the nurse in attendance on T. R. Moore, stated that he was very low and that his death might be the matter of two hours, or possibly two days. He passed a very bad night. —o — FARMERS’ MEET AT WREN. A farmer’s institute is announced for January 14-15 at Wren, Ohio. Me*rs. Hudson and Wagner, who spoke at Vendocia's institute, will speak Something worth listening to will be heard. -o w— 1 — "■ STOCK FOR SALE. One bay mare. 9 years old, with foal, good worker, single or double, and 1 seven months’ old colt. S. H PLOI'GHE, Monroe, Ind.; telephone, Monroe, 3 shorts, 10. iot« < , — NOTICE. - The Grand Army is requested to be at their hail at S:3O this evening to make arrangement* for (he funeral of Lewi* Purdy. — oPACKING PLANT AT PUBLIC SALE. I will offer at public sale, Friday, January 17, at 10 a. m, the packing j>lant and entire equipment, consisting of boiler*, engine*. Ic* machins, lard, sausage and rendering machinery, scale*, trucking and etc. If no satisfactory bid is received, will consider an offer on the buildings and ground*. 9tS DECATUR PACKING CO. - —— FOUND—A pah- of small kid gloves at the basket ball ball. Inquire of Ed Vancll 10:3 FURNISHED ROOM—With bath and heat, suitable for two. ’Phone 114. —AdvL ‘ 9tJ LOOT—Watt* fob in this city Saturday. with "Clara" engraved upon ItReturn to this office tad receive reward.— Advt. »t 3 F^’/ND—A ladies rod neck tie, with breast pin Owner Inq-jlra at this office. 3M(3 Start the New Year RiQlit Get *ll your MU* Into one. We will loan you th* nec*»*ary money on your household goods, piano, fixture*, team*, etc., etc, without removal. We give you a written statement of your contract. Also allow extra time without rharge In case of sickness or loss erf work. Ik I* the weakly payment on a 135 00 loan for fifty weeks l.argar or smaller amount* at same proportion. If you need money fill out and mail us thia blank and our Agent will call »n you. • Nam* Address Amount wanted ' Our **Mt is In Decatur every Tuesday Rsilsbi* Ft I v*M h i&r Established 1»»A. Room 3, «*•■ ond Floor, 70« Calhoun Street Home ’Phone, 133. I-Dri Wsvne Ind

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