Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 29 January 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 25.

LEVI KOHLER FOUND DEM Well Known French Township Man Struck by Train at Fort Wayne. FOUND EARLY TODAY At Foot of the Nickel Plate Bridge-Head Was Badly Cruhsed. Levi Kohler, a bachelor, aged fortysix, a well known French township resident, was found dead this morning about 8 o'clock in Ft. Wayne, by the police «of that city, lying at the foot of the Nickel Plate railroad bridge, where it crosses the St. Mary’s river. The head was badly crushed and mutilated. It Is believed that the man was walking on the railroad bridge, when he was struck by a train. The body was removed to the Peltier undertaking establishment, but at time of going to press the coroner had not yet announced his verdict. It is believed that the affair was an accident, and that there was no foul play. The man resided with his mother, Mrs.Louisia Zauge In French township. She was notified of the death and left tills afternoon for Fort Wayne. A halfbrother. Oliver Zaugg. formerly of this city, now living in Fort Wayne, and who has been working at Preble, left on the 2:30 car for Fort Wayne, as did his brother-in-law, Jeff Klopfenstein, of Preble. Mrs. Klopfenstein is also a half-sister of the unfortunate man. When leaving here they had received very meager details of the accident and did not know what he was doing iu Fort Wayne. whether. bl* .had gone there on a visit or war. there on business. WILL REMODEL Bank of Geneva Buys Shamrock Hotel Block and Will Rearrange Buildng. WILL EXTEND BANK Hotel Rooms Will Be Converted Into Business Room C. N. Christen of this city lias comyletAd the plans for remodeling the building occupied by the Bank of G'ueva The bank has purchased the Shamrock Hotel block which is also to be remodeled and is Inchided in the plans made by Mr. Christen. The muik wiii be uklebded and arranged in a modern way. the vault will be mov.il backwards some distance and when finished the hank will have an up-to-date place of business. The lower floor of the big hotel room *lll also bo remodeled and arranged for necupatx y by a dry g<s>d* store. while the upaUlrs will ba arranged as ho tel. The cont no t all be let *®° n work la to begin at race. SENATOR CULLOM BELIEVED. (United Press Service) Washington. I). <’.. Jan- - Sl Iri to Dilly Democrat) When death hovered over the late venerable exSenator Shelby Cullom. his vision etarHed and he died with the firm conviction that there was a life hereafter Buclt wax the declaration of Bev. Wood, his pastor, who said that Mr. Cullom wiabed to add a po-'t-script to hla autobiography affirming bla earneat belief in a spiritual immor tai life, but he died before he had the opportunity. n ■ SHIVELY MAY TOU« STATE. (United Pteax Service) Waihlngtm. D. C.. Jan lai to nelly Dsmocrat— Senator it ' Shively today made the multi** *t«te ment that he la a candidate for re-elec tlon, no dttferen<c what action I* tak US by Taggart or other men. He alec raid that If neceaxary ho would mak< a flying trip over the eUte.

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SMASH UP ON G. R. & I, CROSSING. (Winchester. Ind., Jan. 29 -Considerable excitement was occasioned at ■*:3o last evening when careless trainmen of a Big Four eastbound train caused a small smash-up on the G. P. & I. crossing, in front of the tower. Immediately after Its urrival members of the crew uncoupled a portion of the train, leaving the remainder west of Ine crossing, and set off four cars on a spur two squares east, Witli three cars of cattle behind the engine and going at a speed of at least ten miles an hour, they returned. Jamming the remainder of the train and causing two cars load'd with cattle to tele- : scope. No cuttie were killed, but some were slightly injured. o - -— BLUFFTON VOTING Local Option Election is on There Today—Result is Said to be in Doubt. IT MAY BE CLOSE Tomorrow is Last Day for Filing Remonstrances in Two of City Wards. Bluffton. Ind., Jan. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat» This city is having a red-hot local option election today and conservative men express the epiuion that the result will be close. The "drys" have been over-confident it is said, and have neglected to organize. In the meantime it is reported that the “wets” have been busy and many believe the former "dry" majority of 82 will be wiped out. It is probable that the city will remain dry, but there lias been considerable excitement today. A.number of ladies reported for duty at each voting place early this morning, but the "drys” decided it was best not to have them ■ ..nd they soon returned to their homes, i Tomorrow is the last day for filing remonstrances in two of the wards, j where applications have been made, and there has been no work done, it being so generally believed that the city would vote "dry.” In case the result should be otherwise there will be a busy twenty-four hours ahead of the “dry" workers, and if the "wets” should happen to carry the election today it is likely that the town would. have saloons for a year at least. THE COURT NEWS. Real estate transfers: C. C. Burry and wife to Ferdinand Steiner, lot 425. Berne, $300; Adam Nussbaum tn Geo. Scliraub. lot 352, Berne. $1400; Samuel Slmixon to Berta <’. Boegly, nn acre of land in Berne, S3OO. Certificate of stock was recorded with the county recorder as follows: From the Bluffton. Geneva & Celina Traction Co. to Mrs. Lydia Steiner, $400; to J. D. and Daniel Au’burger. $100; to Moses Augsburg-r. $500; to Benjamin Meshberger, S2OO. Paul G. Hooper requallffed as notary public for another four years. TO THE FARMERS. When in town don't forget to call at the Crystal, our show Is open every afternoon and evening. It Is the only place In town where there Is a motordriven machine and we guarantee the pit tures to be steady, and not make your eyes hurt nr give you headaches. Today's show Is "A Itey of God's Sun- . shine.” Kxsanay drams: "Salvation i'Sal.” a Vltsgraph: "A Daughter of 1 Romany.” Edison drama. J Tomorrow's show: "Mr. Toots , Tooth,” comedy. Edison; "The Dtpths of Hate.” two-reel fenturn; f Puthn drama. ( Five cents to all. matinee and even . Ing. - have you got the wallet? Don’t you went one of the vanabte paper wallets we ar* K«*lng <** month? We are sure you will find them a convenient article, with a place ■ for all your valuable papers. Those *. who have seen them are delighted and we would like for every one of our ’- subscribers to take advantage of the < offer*we are making. The month hex o bran a record breaker and we hope to e make the last two days the beet of all. Conm |n and get one of the wallet.’’.

Decatur, Indiana. Thursday Evening, January 29, 1914.

CALL IS ISSUED t ' I State Chairman Korbly Announces Officially Democratic Convention. r —— MEETS MARCH 19TII I Will Nominate U S. Senator and Candidates for Each State Office. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —State Chairman Korbly has issued the call of the state committee to the democrats of Indiana and all who desire to co-operate with them, to meet in delegate convention at Tomlinson hall. Indianapolis, on Thursday. March 19, 1914, for the purpose of adopting a platform, nominating a candidate for United States senator and candidates for the following offices: Secretary of state, auditor. treasurer, attorney general, superintendent of public Instruction, clerk of supreme court, geologist, supreme judge fifth district, five judges of appellate court. The convention will be composed of 1,836 delegates and 918 votes are necessary for a choice. Adams county is given nineteen delegates. Under the call the congressional me»tIngs will be held at rooms in the state house at 7 o'clock on the evening of tlie eighteenth. The Eighth district will meet in Room 15. At these meetings will be choseij one member of the committee on rules, one each on credentials, resolutions, a vice president and an assistant secretary. These committees will meet at the Denison hotel and will report at the opening of tire convenUou the following morning. TO HAVE CONCERT Given by Ithaca Conservatory of Music Concert Company at THE M. E. CHURCH February 6 Will be Fine— Given Under Auspices of Epworth League. The Epwortli League of the Methodist church considers itself fortunate in securing The Ithaca (N. Y.) Conservatory of Music Concert company for an engagement at the Methodist church. Friday. Feb.. 6. This is their thirteenth consecutive season and nothing but the very warm reception which they have ever received could have kept them before the public for so many years. The programs are arranged to please both musician and layman and the entire character of the entertainment lx elevating, refining and artistic. The company comprises Miss Cecil King, soprano; Miss Olive Moran, reader: Mr. Ralph Spaulding, violinist; Mr. Frank Reilly, pianist. The audience that will greet them In Decatur will undoubtedly be largo. — ft AGAINST CLOVER LEAF. Mrs. Mary E. Left, widow of Robert a fireman, who died as the result 1 of Injuries received In an accident between Brockton and Oakland In August. 1911. wax granted damages in the sum of $6,500 against the Clover Leaf by a jury at Charleston, 111. The widow had sued for SIO,OOO. In a former trial a jury awarded $7,500. From this an appeal was taken and a second trial wax granted, resulting in the $6.- • SOO verdict. ■' - • STREETS IN FINE CONDITION. j . Street Commissioner Isaac ChronisI ter is taking advantage of the fine r' weather. The force of workmen lie • has employed In cleaning off th* i streets has them In fine condition. They a are working at present on West MonI. roe street. Mr. Chronister Is "some hustler.”

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| TWO MICHIGAN FARMERS Visit With Sugar Factory Officials— Will do Field Work. • T. A. Bush and O. H. Tenny, two prominent. Michigan farmers, were in the city today on business with the local branch of the Holland-St. Louis Sugar company. They left at noon toliny, Mr. Busli going to Woodburn and Mr. Tenny to Hicksville. Ohio., where they will do field work in the interest of the company. ' —o i i ABOUT THE SICK. W. S. Sutton went to Fort Wayne this morning to call on his daughter, Mrs. Arthur C. Pontius, a patient at tlie Hope hospital, where she was operated upon recently. She is getting along nicely. Carl Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith of Eleventh street, is said to be quite low. —" o - - A CDLD WAVE Balmy Summer Weather to Change to Snow by Tonight, Says Bureau. GOETHALS ACCEPTS Will be First Governor of Canal Zone—Three Killed in Pennsy Wreck. j. (United Press Service) Indianapolis. Ind., Ja n. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)--The balmy summer which has been enjoyed in Indiana this week, will have changed to snow and bluster by tonight, accord ing to a bulletin issued by tlie weather I bureau here today. Washington. D. C., Jan. 29 —(Suecial to Daily Democrat)—Col. George I W. Goethals today accepted by wire | President Wilson's offer of governor '! ship of the canal zone. Johnstown, Pa.. Jan. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Three trainmen were killed and three passengers seriously injured when a passenger train on the Pennsylvania railroad plowed into a freight running in the same direction. Tlie accident was the result of a dense fog. , ■ -ft ■' 1 - ANOTHER BtG PROGRAM AT THE LRYIC TODAY. Another big program wltii three splendid reels will be the offering at the Lyric for today. A western picture by the Majestic Film company, with asuperh plot enacted by a wonderful cast of artists la “A Perilous Ride.” It is claimed to be one of the moat intense and thrilling western pictures ever offered to Uie public. It Is a new form of sensible sensations, a human story told in sparks and high power thrills and the acme of realism. Another worth-while dramatic story taken from real life with a gripping plot is "The Girl Spy Atonement," in which Miss Norma Phillips will appear In a very captivating role. .Mix* Phillips is considered one of the very Lent of motion picture stars. ShSha* never appeared to better advantage than in this remarkable military dra ma. The third picture will be a Thanhouser and produced by their clever all-star company entitled “The Mediums Nemesis.” The prices will be five crate for alt and should not be missed by lovers of this type of photo-play* The matinees are largely attended und are growing more popular every day. It Is a splendid place for the ladles and children to spend a pleasant hour. ■ ft 1 ■■—— MOVING INTO SPANGLER BLOCK. Thomas Ix-onard. the tinner and fur MM man. is moving his place of business from Monroe street to the Spang lor building on Madison street, having trken a lease on that building that he may enlarge. He has needed more rocm for some time and this will enable him to branch out. He Is now having the room repaired and repnpered and will move within a day or i two. John Spuhler, who has his ofi flee and separator store with Mr. Leon--1 srd, will probably also move into the new quarters. , ■ T —o i Ellas Crist (s said to be suffering from a sever* case of hiccoughs.

STOLE RICH MAN , Los Angeles Multi-Million-aire Reported to be Held for Ransom of $75,000. ■—S' ■ ■ ■■■ COXEY IS ORGANIZING March n Washington With a Million Men He Says— Manchester Has Fire. (United Press Service) Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 29—(Special to Dally Democrat)—That F. Lewis < lark, a multi-millionaire, has been kidnaped and is being held for a ransom of $75,000, according to a letter received by Mrs. Clark, and signed "Blackmailers." This was given out by the police here today. His wife w ill pass tlie ransom but must be assured that tlie kidnaping was genuine. The letter said that Clark was being well treated. On the eve of January 17 Clark saw his wife off on a train and started back to his hotel. He never reached there and later when his hat was found on the wharf it was supposed he had . drowned. The police are skeptical. Cleveland. Ohio. January 29 —(Special to Dally Democrat ) —While admitting that his plans are vague. General Coxey insists that he intends to or ganize an army of a million men to march on Washington, a duplicate of his famous 1594 march. He says he wants tlie men to camp on the grass about the capital, where the president can see them. Manchester, N. H.. Jan. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fire which threatened the entire retail section of tills city was under control at noon, after completely gutting one block at aTbss of $500,900.— Rmr men were Injured. P. J? BRYAN DEAD Prominent Jefferson Township Farmer ’Succumbs After Long Illness. CONSTANT INVALID I e—« For Several Months—Death Due to Bursting of a Blood Vessel. Peter J. Bryan, a prominent farmer of Jefferson township, is dead at his home northeast of Geneva at the age of sixty-two years. Mr. Bryan has been a constant invalid and a sufferer for several months and was confined to his bed nealy all of that time. Hi* ailment was a complication of heart trouble and Bright’s disease. Hi* death which occurred Tuesday was due directly to the bursting of a blood ve*sel. He was a well known farmer of his community and all share in the grief of hl* family and other relatives. Mr. Bryan was well known over the <ounty, having been a candidate for nomination for sheriff of this county several years ago, and having for many year* taken great Interest In politics. He wu san ardent democrat. Judge D. E. Smith. T. H. Baltxell mid Surveyor Phil Macklin were nmong those from thia city who went to attend the funeral today. ■ " o EDITORS MEET NEXT WEEK. Th- program for the thirty-third annual mid-winter session of the Democrat l<- Editorial association of Indlai.a to be held at the Denison hotel Thursday and Friday of next week has been announced, Hon. A. B. Crampton of Delphi la the toastmaster and on the program are Governor Ralston, Ix*w O Bannon of Corydon. Senators Shively and Kern. Dick Miller and Roland Jtetsker of Plymouth. Tlie business session will occur Friday morning nt which time will come the election of off , era. —- “O ■— James Ferguson of Jefferson town . ship wax among the visitors in this I city today.

I RITCHIE STOCK COMPANY. ' On Monday, February 2, tlie Ritchie Stock company will open their week's engagement at tlie Bosse opera house, and the opening play will be a hummer, "Tlie Political Boss,” never before seen in this city, full of fun and laughter. This company comes to Decatur with tlie best of recommenda- , lions and plays at cheap prices, ten cents for blue chairs and gallery; twenty cents for opera chairs reserv- . ed, and on Monday night, two ladies, or gentleman and lady, will be admitted on one 20-cent reserved seat. Go to the drug store and have your seats reserved early for the opening night. WILL ORGANIZE ■ ■ Ft. Wayne Men Give Interviews Concerning Proposed Purchase. MUST EXTEND LINE Mr. Erick Says Proposition Would Then be Good— Interest Outside Men.

A railroad corporation in which Perry A. Randall and Beeks Erick of Port Wayne will be heavy stockholders and directors, and to be additionally financed by outside parties, tlie names of whom will not be given out, , Is soon to be formed in this city for the purpose of buying the Port Wayne & Springfield Interurban Railway company. running from here to Decatur, it was made public yesterday afternoon by local men interested. Just who will constitute the new , company or for how much it will be capitalised is not definitely known. Mr. Erick and Mr. Randall were called to Decatur yesterday and held a conference with officers, directors and, stockholders of the short line and up-11 on their return in the evening, an - | nouncement was made that a bid would lie entered and an effort made to purchase. ) By an order of the court the road will be sold some time next week to the highest bidder. Edward O'Rourke of Kort Wayne has been named as special judge to dispose of the property and the company in which Mr. Erick and Mr. Randall ure Interested, 1 will be one of the bidders. "There is a proposition on foot,” Mr. Erick said, "to buy the road, but , I will lie against bidding if it cannot be extended. A load from Fort Wayne to Decatur alone will not pay and the road must be extended south. Outside parties are interested in the purchase in addition to Mr. Randall and myself. :s all I care to say at this time." | Mr. Randall declared that he had Iwen called to Decatur in conference with men interested in the sale of the 1 road, but further than that refused i to make a statement. ( The road will be sold, however, to ( the highest bidder, although it is apparent that the company above * spoken of will have no difficulty in I making a purchase. t If ft does the road will be reorgan- ( ized and steps immediately taken to build it on south as far as Portland and perhaps farther.—Fort Wayne Journal-tlaxette. — 0 ■ ■ F. KUNKEL BUYS STORE. - Frank Kunkel, a clerk at the McFarren clothing store, tn Bluffton, has purchased a five and ton cent store at North Manchester. He has purchased a stock of notions in connection with a dry goods store and will occupy the room where the stock is now located with a complete line of the merchan rtise handled by five and ten cent stores. The store room will be re Modeled and Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel will make their home in the second story. ■ " '0 HOME TALENT AT GENEVA. I ■■— Geneva. Ind.. Jan. 2ft—The following young people of Geneva comprise the I cast of characters in "The Girl of th--i L-Trlangle Ranch,” which Is to be t produced at the Coliseum here Fabruf ary 7: Misses Doris Acker. Mildred Coolman. Ruth Juday, Edna Whiteman, and Messrs. Olland Coolman ■ Forest Watson. Harry Steed. Harold I Mattax. Herbert McClain, Daniel Bolds and William Mesel.

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TO BE READY IN NINETY DAYS Work Will Begin at Once on Schafer Saddlery Company’s Buildings. CONTRACT IS LET To Mann & Christen, Successful Bidders—A Mod- ' el Factory. Work on the construction of the building for the Schafer Saddlery company in the north part of tlie city will begin at once, tlie same to lie completed in ninety days. Such was tlie terms of tlie contract let tills afternoon to tlie successful bidders. Mann A- Christen, tlie general contractors. Tlie construction work includes the building of a second story to the present large brick building. In this building, complete, will lie located the company’s offices, the factory and warehouse. The new factory will be a model of its kind. It will be what is termed “a

daylight" factory. As much as possible will be built of solid glass, thus affording a fine lighting and ventilating system. A part of the equipment, which will be the first of its kind in this city, will b etho automatic sprinkling system /or fire protection. This includes a large steel structure supply tank, holding a large quantity of water, supplied from the city plant. From this pipes are run to all parts of the factory. The plugs are made of soft lead, which melt when a certain degree of heat is readied as in ease of fire, letting down the water automatically for extinguishment. The cost of the construction. Includ-<Ccn’-nue<l on Fige 4) o ■ - - PATIENT ESCAPES Wm, Baumgartner. Adams County Youth. Escapes from Hospital. NOTICE IS RECEIVED Local Officials and Relatives Are Watching for Return of Patient. William Baumgartner, aged twenty, son of Benjamin F. Baumgartner, of French township, escaped from Easthaven hospital for the insane at Richmond, according to a telegram received thia morning by Sheriff Durkin from Dr. 8. E. Smith, superintendent of tlie asylum. Mr. Durkin immediately began the work of searching for the youth, who it la expected will return here. The young man first became Insane last July. 1913, when hr suffered Intensely from chronic appendicitis. Following an operation for the removal of the appendix, last July 29. he became rational in three days, and continued ao up until September 7, when hl* mind became unbalanced Admitaion to the East haven hospital wits asked and he was taken there last October K. The parent* were notified by Mr. Durkin this morning of the son’s escape. and was again in communication with them at noon. but he had not yet returned home, If such Is hl* Intention of doing. While confined here lieforc being taken to the asylum, he was very violent, and he was considered dangerous. ■■ l —i ■ — ■■ CATHOLIC PARSONAGE I* Being Remodeled and Improvements Made. The Catholic parsonage in thia city I* undergoing a little remodeling and a number of improvement* are being made, among them being the laying of new doors, painting the walls and a few other minor Improvement* which the house needed.