Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 3 February 1913 — Page 1

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| CHARGE OF MURDER In First Degree Brought I Against Ralph Hoover—- | Will be Arraigned ■ TUESDAY MORNING Hoover Still Maintains In- || nocence and Will Make I i a Stiff Fight. |W A call to S. S. Conn, clerk of the M common pleas court at Van W. rt o at noon toda y brought the statement ' B lhat Ralph Hoover . the alleged joutig : ■ wife-murderer, would probably not be ,S arraigned until tomorrow morning h>. J t*een 9 and 10 o'clock. Hoover will a*swer to the charge of murder in * tlie flrat degree,, the grand Jury which j hag been investigating the case, returning agfflnst him Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The grand jury H turned this indictment only after the most thorough and complete inS vestigation, which consumed parts of six days, and the examination of sevS enty-flve witnesses. Reports indicate W that every member of the grand jury concurred in the finding. ■iM The indictment charges Hoover Mb with being the one who shot his wile, |S Helen Hoover, three times in the H| head with a pistol charged with gun- ■| nowder tytd bullets, with th- .iolit ated intent of murder, inflaTnv |H tai wounds. January IP, from which gjß she died January 27. '■M According to the law of .the s- - . H Ohio, three days’ time is given to jMI Berve warrant, and arraignment is not generally made until the -nd of that time. The warrant, how-v---er. was served at once by Sheriff Wilson, the defendant, H-our, r - ||| reiving it without comm, to . iv M ing thaJ his attorney, of the firm of -|||l Clachley & Kerns, be sent for. as ! w *®bed to have a confer-m - a hiln ' County Court Clerk t'.e.-i .• I had a talk this morning with Hoover’s attorneys, who Hdover still maintains b : s :■ jaM| and his plea tomorrow wiii i t, i . Rmß *dly be ‘ not guilty.” He d show evidences of break in ■ r ■ ■ will make a stiff fight, it is till BASKET BALL TUESDAY NiC.H’ .SE Lovers of basket ball vi’ b. ■an opportunity to see a ■ Tuesday evening when ■ ■ City team meets the M—l : yearn at the Porter hall in - ~ ■ gU'The game will be called Band a good fast forty nt: ■ ' ilt assured. The Markle fit- ' a,-i «very game played this y. , : to take,the scalps - |ptals who say they will fool :!.■ in. FNERAL OF MR. NEED. Thf ftineral of the in’.. . ui-i ." |Kpt Monroeville, who met d-utb ■ stantly in this city Satin d y | when he fell and struck his HL a rack in the road, will >..• H flay morning from th- l‘: ■ church near Monroeville I’-. ;bil ■ "will be made in the Odd !'• I! >w> ■etery.

| ADAMS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ’ --—T- - - . V ■ Ugr K" W 11 aw h ■KX*, \<L-- JkW i', . 5 J i ; 4 , ; | t 7 ~r& - *’ •■4wßlfliHfiL iftl££n3ißKZ»* ♦rag** ■ S’lSrl I 1 •‘ <^gS|jjgHjrT|y r * dftW? fl K - ‘ Z " !■ i k 39 U jraEiS <> ■Tv L-"' — ■ 1 jfc~ ~" • ?• i f'.u' ; V.?, JIM A HENDRICKS, President Second District FlrSt D ' B ‘ rlCt Third District * The Adams county board of commissioners began their February session this morning and will proceed to grind out the usual amount of business during the next thr ee days. The men are well known over this county, are each serving their second term and have demonstrated their ability to transact the business tit the county in a most satisfactory

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

NO SCHOOL AT CENTRAL. Repair of Cracked Boiler Give* Students a Day’s Vacation. There was no school at the central building today on account of the repair of a cracked boiler in the heatin B plant. The repair was made Sun'lay, but the cement used needs a twenty-four hours' time to set, hence today was given to allow this. Everything will be ready for the opening of school there tomorrow morning. WHOSE DOG RE YOU Asks O. B. Pulliam of Stray Dog Found There—lt’s Collar Bore ENGRAVING DECATUR Writes to County Clerk Bleeke Asking That the Owner be Found. L “Row, wow-wow! I’m Tom Tinkler's dog! Whose dog are you?” may .have been the interpretation of the barks of an Indianapolis dog to a lit'He stray that appeared on the streets of that busy metropolis a few weeks ago. Later investigation showed that the stray bore a collar with “Decatur” engraved on it, and now 0. B. Pulliam, the man who took the little waif in, is trying to flhd out whose dog it is. County Clerk Ferdinand Bleeke this morning received the following letter from the Indianapolis man: Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 31, T 3. Dear Sir:—A few weeks ago a stray dog appeared at our home, wearing a collar with two inscriptions on it, Decatur, 232, 1910,” and "234, 1911.” We will consider it a great favor if you will notify the owner where she can be found and ask him to let us know what disposition he wishes made of her. Yours respectfully, O. B. PULLIAM. [ 134 N. Elder Ave. Three or four years ago, W. L. I.ehne lost his dog, "Togo,” which hid' mysteriously disappeared and has never been heard of since. The dog wore a collar, but Mr. Lehne’s name was engraved on it. It was .first thought the dbg found in Indianapolis might be the missing Togo, but this is improbable, as Togo was a male, and the letter gives the inference that the dog found there was a female. There is possibility “Decatur" may simply be the dog’s name, -r relates to the county, Decatur, or some other city by that name other than cur own little* town. The nu-m-rals may be numbers of the license. BOARD OF GUADIANS MEET. •f I The board of children’s guardians will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the library and the regular monthly business will be transacted. tE, A. Mann made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning.

“DECATUR CAN AND WILL”

Decatur, Indiana. Monday Evening, February 3, 1913.

BUSINESS CHANGE Mr. Phil Macklin Retires from the Firm of Vance, Hite and Macklin. SELLS TO PARTNERS New Firm Will be Vance & Hite—Will Open Two Weeks’ Sale Friday. Vance i Hite is now the firm name of the well known clothing store company located in the Stone block in this city, and with a branch store at W ren, Ohio. They are the successors to the firm of Vance, Hite & Macklin, the deal having been consummated this morning, following the invoice which was made last week. Mh Phil Macklin, who retires, is the new county surveyor, who assumed the duties of his office January Ist. He soon found that his office would require his entire attention, and it was thought best by everyone concerned that ho sever any connection with the store. J?r. Macklin became a member of the clothing firm three ' years ago. The firm, Vance & Hite, 'is new in name only. Mr. Vance, the I senior member, has been with the store ever since it started and Mr. | Hite has had several years with the store. They will follow the progressive lines heretofore practised and will make .every effort for the growth of the business. They will open a mid-winter sale next Friday, continuing for two weeks, to reduce the stock and, make room for spring goods. Their announcement will appear in a few days. bernelas a bill Senator Fleming Asked to Support Any Measure Against Cigarette Sale. ALSO SUNDAY SHOWS Genial Senator Says He is There Only to Look After Friends’ Interest. w Senator Steve Fleming of Adams •Cid Allen, get! l more requests for his services than any member of the senate, due to the fact no doubt that he is one of the most influential members. Apd he treats every one and everybody alike. Mr. Fleming received a petition yesterday from the people of Berne asking support for any measures that may be presented to j prohibit the legalized sale and manufacture of cigarettes and support against any action favoring the operation of moving picture shows or theaters open to the public on Sunday. The petition bore the following signatures: O. F. Gilliom, H. H. Katt-

mann, Arthur C. Wittwer, D. Alfred Kaley, Fannie Schindler, S. F. Springer, P. IL Schroeder, Mrs. Fred Wecliter, Mrs. Winona Hoffman Yager, G. R. Schroeder. “I have nothing of my own to look after, so I have plenty of time to look after my friends,” said Senator Fleming. “I will introduce every bill and back up every resolution that is sent In by my constituents. I am going to introduce four bills and every one is to increase some one’s salary.” And after he had introduced the bills tCoutJtiii-c. on Page 2) o —, —— DEATH’S CLAIMS • Augustus Schlegel, Pioneer Blacksmith, Succumbed » to Pneumonia. WAS ILL A WEEK Ten-Year-Old Son of John Steiner of Linn Grove Passes Away. Augustus Schlegal aged 63, a pioneer blacksmith of the city, died Saturday evening at 7:30 o’clock after an illness of a little less than a week from pneumonia. He first became ill a week ago Sunday and last Tuesday was able to down town for the last time. He made his home lor some time past with his nephew-, George Schlegel, near First street. Mr. Schlegel'was born near Reading. Pa., March 4, 1849, but came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benevol Schlegel, to this city when only a small boy and made his home here since. He has been engaged in the blacksmith business here for many years, conducting a shop of his own until three years ago when he went to work for the’ Ward Fence Company as blacksmith. He was married in i youth to Miss Isabella Grimm. To | them were born two children: Lawrence, who is still living; and Cora Zimmerman, deceased. His wife, from whom he was divorced many years ago, re-married, and her death occurred only four months ago. Mr. Schlegel possessed a very kind heart and good nature. During his former wife’s last illness, when she was in need of care, Mr. Schlegel, it is said, gave orders No several business men lof the city to send her things that would provide for her comfort at his expense asking that the name of the donor not to be made to her. He also leaves two grandchildren: Helen | Schlegel and Carl Zimmerman, as weU las several brothers and sisters. They ate: Mrs. Mary Batighman, Mrs. Lina (Con'./nveo on rage 2) *

M. J. O’HARRA WILL Last Testament of Well Known Man from South Part of County. TO t HIS WIDOW IHe Gives Estate During Life and Widowhood— Then go to Sons. Tlie will of Michael J. O’Harra, a well known man of the south part of the county, who succumbed January 22, was admitted to probate in the circuit court here today. The instrument was executed October 25, 1912, and was witnessed by Nathan B. Shepherd and Josephus Martin. Mr. O'Hara designated that any debts should be paid first from the state. The remaining real and personal estate is to go to his wife, Mary C. O Hara, for her use as long as she lives or remains a widow. At her death or re-marriage, it is to go to the sons, Marlon and Ephraim O'Harra, share and share alike. They are" to have the rents and profits therefrom as long as they live. If either die, the rents and profits are to go to their widows, and at their death or re-marrnage, the property is to go to their body heirs. The sons were designated in the will to serve as executors and qualified as such.

FUNERAL • TODAY Services for Mrs. Mary A. Merriss Held at Daughter’s Home. ■ BURIAL AT WREN, O. Was Pioneer of Van Wert County -- Lived With Daughter in Decatur. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Merriss, whose death, as stated in Saturday’s paper, occurred Saturday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock, was'held today at 12 o’clock from the home at the daughter, Mrs. John J. Meyers, on North Eleventh street, with whom she made her home. The Rev. L. C. Hessert, pastor of the German Reformed church, conducted the services. The body was then taken to W ren, Ohio, where funeral services were held In the United Brethren church .burial taking place at Wren, Ohio. Mrs. Merris, who was eighty-five years old last January 4, had been ill for eight or nine weeks, her great age and its infirmities not being able to withstand the ravages of a severe cold, from which she suffered. Mrs. Merriss’ was a native of Pennsylvania, having been born near Harrisburg, January 4, 1828. She was married in 1850 to Benjamin B. Merris, and in 1854, they came to Van Wert, Ohio, settling on a farm. When the civil war broke out the husband enlisted and served three years. Dur(Contsnueo on Page 2) WAS MUCH TALK About John Heyerly When He Bought Small Grip at Monroe and Then iWENT ON A TRIP Friends Began to Talk About Him—Went to Hunt New Location. It seems that society in general has 'reached such a stage that it is no longer safe to buy a small grip and leave home without informing all the people where you are going and why, without settling the tongues of gossip a-wagging. John Heyerly,. the young man living southwest of this city, whose departure from home several nightsago created considerable talk in his home community, has returned home. He gave the information that he had been on a trip outside the county looking for a farm to rent. He recently held a sale and planned to move elsewhere, it is said. The Bluffton News says: "While some of the reports circulated In connection with departure were doubtless exaggerated, reports that come through his own relatives show that his actions in de-. parting were considered curious and created much speculation. “The young man left home one morning about 3 o’clock, and from Monroe, a little town in Adams county, comes the report that he came to that place and bought a small grip or suit case and a few clothes. Asked if he Intended to make a Dip he said, "only a little one,” and gave no further explanation. “He came to Bluffton later that same day and boarded a morning car for the south, over the I. U. T. There were two ther Bluffton gentlemen on board, including H. E. Grove. “Mr. Heyerly without question is his own ‘boss,’ and can do as he pleases, but this does not do away with the fact that in this case his actions created much talk among his friends ancT relatives.” HO is a brother of Albert Heyerly, who recently went to Grand Rapids, Mich., to take charge of a large hog farm. He is now living on a farm two miles south of Fort Wayne and is said to be meeting -with great success in his new undertaking.

WEATHER MAN TOOK HIS CUE. j From Mr. Groundhog—Sent Snow for Six Weeks’ Winter. Mr Groundhog burrowed out of his warm nest Sunday, sniffled about in the cold, saw his shadow and thcri crawled back into his den, drawing the door shut and pulling in the latchstring. The weather man took his cue therefrom and sent a snow that will make the next six weeks of winter such that even good old Labrador need not be ashamed to own. FORMER TEACHER Here--Was Mrs. Mary Bollman Nisbet, Who Passed Away in Peru. WAS REARED HERE I Decatur Friends Will be Interested in Reading of Her Life. To the many friends of the late Mrs. Mary Nisbet, of Peru, who was reared in this city, she being a sister I of Miss Lydia Bollman, of First street, the following obituary sent from Peru will be of interest: Mary A. Bollman, daughter of Abraham Bollman and Chris-j tena Bollman, was born near Woos-1 ter, Wayne county, Ohio, December S, I 1835, and died at her home three I miles north of Peru, Ind., January 18, j j 1913, at 8:35 a. m., aged 77 years, 1 j I month and 10 days. The deceased | was united in marriage in this city i Ito William W. Nisbet June 30, 1858.1 Afterward they departed for their , home in Pefru. To this union were i porn nine children: Mary Ellen, dy-1 ing September 30, 1870; Harry Orlo, I November 3, 1879. These two have • preceded her to a better world. There jare remaining seven other children besides eight grandchildren, to mourn the loss of a mother's and grandmother’s love. Mrs. Mary A. Nisbet was one of a family of eleven children, all [of whom have departed this life, save i three. Mrs. Nisbet has long, since led a consistent Christian life, having at [ the age of twelve years united with [the Presbyterian church. Realizing her duty to her God, she had always i taken a devoted interest in the church i and Sunday school, which won her i many prizes in books in being able to 1 rehearse after chapter of the Scriptures, of which she retained and applied them in her daily walk. Certainly she practiced the precepts ol Jesus Christ, her Savior. Mrs. Nisbet .in her girlhood days lived with her [parents in Olivesberg, Ohio. In the [early forties she moved with them to Decatur, Ind., living there while she [obtained her education, and afterward [teaching in th# public schools until married to William W. Nisbet, June 30, 1858, when the real voyage of life began, when on the eighteenth of' January, at 8:30 a. m., 1913, she land-1 ed on Eternity's shore with Jesus 1 Christ her captain and God Almighty j her refuge and strength. We, the i children and friends of this trestrial I sphere have marveled why it was that I such a kind, noble personage as hers, I was to be snatched away so quickly. 1 ' Rut we finite beings never will know God's purpose, until the day dawns and darkness flees away. Her sour 1 Isons, Walter, Samuel, Clinton, Elinor, and two grandsons, Henry and Voloris Nisbet, bore her to the tomb. Rev. Thomas M. Guild of the Peru M. F. church officiated. Burial was in Reyburn cemetery by the side of he! husband, William W. Nisbet, who died May G, 1908. TWO "NEAR” HORSE THEFTS. Two "near" horse thi?fts were reported to Sheriff Durikn from surrounding towns, but proved to be false, the stray horses recovered later. One report came from Bluffton Sunday. A man who had been in Bluffton Saturday . evening found his horse and rig gone when he went to get them at the hitch-rack.! It was found later three miles west of Bluffton, having evidently been driven away and then abandoned. r ihe other report came from Willshire, Ohio, this morning at 5 o’clock. Phil Dunalhan of Blue Creek township, this county, had driven to Willshire, hitched his horse there and when he went to get it to proceed on his way, found it gone. It turned up later, having simply strayed away.

Price, Two Cents.

AGAINST THE BILL Organized Labor Opposed to Garnishee Bill—To Force Utilities Bill. THE WORKMEN’S BILL Will be Reported Favorably Fleming’s Primary Law —Commission Law. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Organized labor is opposed to a garnishee bill and the claim that workingmen want such a bill passed, as Its sponsors are declaring, Is false, according to an open letter to the general assembly, given out today by J. R. Morrisey, Frank Gross, John O'Mara, F. L. Feick, William Know-les, Edgar A. Uerkins and Thomas (Reed, a group of state labor leaders. "We trust the bill will be defeated,” said the letter. The trainment brotherhoods, the mine workers and [state federation of labor were represented in the signatures to the letter. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The public utilijties bill framed at Governor Ralston's I direction, is to be forced through the [house probably without any more [public hearings, according to Floor [Leader Spencer, sponsor of the measure. In the senat, too, the derno- , crate were expected to brook no de[lay. Spencer today claimed that [the hearings held on other utilities i bills have been sufficient, and that his measure conforms to the criticisms made of other bills. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The senate manufacturer committee has decided to report favorably the Grube workmen's compensation bill which was framed by representatives of organized labor and of the Manufacturers’ and Shippers’ association. The bill does not make compensation compulsory. On account of the strong pressure being brought to bear in favor of the measure by the two interests that framed it, the bill is expected to pass. i Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 3—(Special [to Daily Democrat)—The democratic administration primary bill, with I “Tom” Taggart’s o. k„ -was to be introduced today or tomorrow ny Floor Leader W. W. Spencer. It piovides that elections at whWh the rank and file of the parties choose, not' the nominees of the party, but delegates, who will select the county and state tickeU. Representative Spencer said [that it may be made optional insomq [counties for county chairmen to arrange for the selection of tickets directly. | But John R. Jones, anti-administra-|tion democrat, of Plymouth, who Introduced a model primary bill. Is prei paring to call the bill out on the floor of the house and give the members of [that body a chance to vote on a “real [primary bill,” as he says. His bill [provides for the direct nomination of [candidates by the rank and file, from United States senator through governor down to coroner and precinct .committeemen. It provides for second choice voting. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 3—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Only ten cities In the state will be allowed to try commission form of government If the amended Stotsenberg bill providing that cities of from 19,500 to 35.000 population may adopt the commission form, is passed. The senate | voted for the measure and in this branch an attempt to apply the bill to all cities was defeated by a techinicallty. In the lower house the bill ; could be amended to fit. all cities and then sent back to the senate. The technicality which defeated universal application In the senate came when Senator Shively of Marion first [amended the bill to take in his home town and was prevented by a rule of making a second amendment to [ take in all cities. As passed the measure would give the ten cities the .initiative, referendum and recall. The ■ i bill does not make adoption of com ■ mission government compulsory. ,—o- —— John 'Reiter started out on his i weekly business trip this morning, going to Fort Wayne and then north.