Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 58, Decatur, Adams County, 10 March 1914 — Page 1

Read By 15,000 Each Evening

Volume XII, Number 58.

DEATH WINS IN BATTLE > I - Miss Reba Quinn, Only Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. French Quinn. SUCCUMBED TODAY -■ I In Hospital in Evanston. I’l. "•Was 11l Only a Few Days. A young life, filled with brilliant promise, camo to an early close this morning at 10:30 o'clock, when Miss Ileba Quinn, elder child and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. French Quinn, passed away at the hospital at Evanston. 111. Her death was due to a mastoid abscess, and she had been dangerously ill only a few days. In fact the seriousness of her condition was not known here until yesterday, when a message came that she had only even chances for life. Miss Reba Quinn has been a student at Northwestern university at Evanston, since last fall. Last week word came to the parents here that she was ailing and had gone to an ear specialist at the hospital for treatment. It was supposed that her illness was only a slight one due to a severe cold, and no apprehension was felt, until Friday night, when a telegham came, telling that the ailment had developed Into a mastoid abscess, and asking her parents to come, as an operation would bt necessary. The best specialists were employed i and everything known to science was done in the battle for life, for it speed- j ily became evident that it would lie al battle, indeed. The mastoid abscess forms under the mastoid bone of the skull behind the ear, and near the base of the brain. The drainage of the abscess, through an operation on the skull is necessary, and is a modt delicate operation, great care being necessary to prevent a non-infection of the brain. The first operation was held Saturday. and word came yesterday that this was a failure, and that it was necessary to hold another operation Sunday. This, it was thought, was successful, but later word was received here that a third operation was necessary last midnight. This morning a telegram came that Reba was dying. Her brother. Robert, and his uncle,l Charles Myers, left on the 11:30 carl for Chicago, but did not arrive until after her death. The parents, however. were with her when she passed j away and had been there since the, first operation. The first message of her death was received here at 12 o'clock by an aunt. Mrs Jennie Todd The body will be brought to the bnme here and the arrival will be tomorrow morning, though the exact time la unknown, as it is not known whether they will come over the Erie or byway of Fort Wayne. Tn spite of the fact that the earlier message prepared the way for the more aerlotis one, the message of her death came as a grievous shock to all friends here. gn they hoped against hope to the very last. Reba had visited her home here only a tew weeks ago. during an early spring vacation, and seemed in the best of health and good cheet. She was just in the flower of young girlhood. Had she lived until next June 11 She wow'd be, ‘ n ,w,,n ‘ y years of age. Bnrn in this city, reared to young girlhood here, she was known io everyone of our cittern*. as a girl of unusually lovely character, of high ideal* and brilliant aspirations, “be ws”. grsdiw'ed from the Decatur Wh rcitool it. the class of 1»13. less than a year ugo. having completed the four-year cour... in three years. To further prepare herself for her future which was a most promising one, she entered m unit alty nt Evanston. Hl-, last fall, for the university course, and was making s tine record She wav occompltehed in many ways, and with her lovable character U»d sweet girli-h nature, endear od herself to all. J In early girlhood she professed her neU m follower of unitlwc the Decatur Christ lan church. Shu was a member of the Sundaj s< hoo and at times served in an official c» parity, being aho ans Ruth Circle. She wa« ateo a tnemhet of various aocial organlxa'lons of th* city, and oO the Tri Kappa -orority (Cfflffipnurfi on rMI* 3) ' »

D ECA r FUR DAILY DEMOCR A r I'

T QUARANTINE LIFTED. s In Charles Rabbitt Family—Had Scar- ■ ' let Fever. Charles Rabbitt and his father-in-law. It. A. Drummond, of northeast of j the city, were able to come to town tliis morning for the first time in five weeks, the scarlet fever quarantine having been lifted. Six or eight of the <.'.ildren of the family were ill of tlie scarlet fever at various times durin the five weeks/ two and hree being 1 1 ill at the same line. They had a long siege and their trip to town again is welcomed by both tlie family and the merchants, who have missed heir pres- ■ ence. o REBEKAH NOTICE. The Rebekahs are requested to meet at the I. O. O. F. hall at 9:30 o’clock Wednesday morning to attend the funeral of tljeir sister, Mrs. Millard Cowan, which will bo held at the Christian church at 10 o’clock. —o - FOR MANY WEEKS Had Ft. Wayne People Been Drinking Water from Dead Man’s Body. IN THE RESERVOIR Os Ft. Wayne Water Plant —Are Cleaning Reservoir and Mains Today. J ‘-■Straining at a gnat," a fly in the ' coffee, or a dead sparrow in a cistem, 1 I 'eems pretty small worry. Ft. Wayne | lias just discovered that they had j been drinking water for six we*-ks I from the badly decomposed body of Ed R. Homer, aged twenty eight, for three years a Nickel Plate brakeman. His dead body was found floating in 1 thirty feet of water in the supply reservoir at number 1 pumping station on North Clinton street. Papers in a wallet In a trousers' pocket gave his name. Homer had been missing for six weeks. The coroner has decided that he came to his death by ‘‘suicidal | drowning.” A Fort Wayne paper says: "The water in which the dead body lay for weeks was pumped into the city mains dally. The reservoir is used as a receptacle for the water as it is forced from the wells by means of air lifts, and from there it is sent into ' the entire city system by the big i l>umps at the station. Mayor Hosey I and Dr. H. O. Bruggemann. president of the board of health, were on the scene soon after the finding of the corpse and orders were issued that the station, which had been shut down Saturday afternon for repairs, remain closed and the No, 2 and No. 3 station be depended upon until the reservoir can be thoroughly cleaned and the mains leading directly from the station flushed. Dr. Bruggemann gave out the assurance that there is nothing for the people to fear, for though there doubtless was contamination from the decomposed body, the water purified itself before it reached the consumers.’' The cleaning of the reservoir is being done today. Dr. John H. Gilpen. i secretary of the board of health, who I arrived home yesterday from Michigan. Immediately ordered samples of water taken from taps in all port * of • the city and sent It to the state client- . Ist to bam if it contains Impurities. RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA, f F. O. Schlnncrer. n prominent and r well-to-do farmer of near Willshire, i Ohio, was in the city yesterday. hav , Ing Just returned from California, where he visited with relatives. Mr. r Schlnnerer’s stay consisted of about s three months, during which time |»* visited with his father. George Sehini- tierar at Loa Angeles, and his two i -brothers. L. A. and T. J. of Lx>tig 3 Beach. His trip was a most enjoyable one and he reports everything as. look • Ing first-class. ■ 0 — r . FINISHES COURSE. e Miss Margaret Mill*, daughter of ,1 Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Mill*, has comt plated her course In the International , Business college In Fort Wayne. Miss -r Mills la also a graduate of the Decatur high school and is a caple young lady , who will make good in her profession. as stenographer and bookkeeper.

Decatur, Indiana.Tuesday Evening, March 10, 1914.

PLEADS GUILTY Emmett Irwin of Near Geneva Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny IN HILLSDALE, MICH. Judge Will Pass Judgment the Latter Part of This Week. Deputy Sheriff Jesse Kelly received a message today from Sheriff Keas of Hillsdale, Mich., stating that "Earl" or Emmet Irwin, the young Adams county boy, front near Geneva, who was taken back to Hillsdale, February 26, pleaded guilty to the charge of grand larceny. The judge, however, lias taken the matter under advisement and will not render judgment until the latter part of his week. It will be remembered that Irwin accompanied Grover Searight to Hillsdale and about February 10 young Searight discovered he had been robbed of $25 In cash and a bank certificate of S4O. The matter was traced down here to Irwin, who had returned home and who was arrested and taken back to Hillsdale. It is not known what the punishment on conviction in Michigan is, but it It believed to be from one to eight years in a state reforma- . lory in case of a minor. Irwin is only nineteen years of age, and there is much Interest here, as to whether the judge will show him leniency. Irwin is also under a charge of forgerypending in the .Adams circuit court. This is for his endorsing the bank certificate with Searight's name, and get- i ting it cashed at the Berne store. | o ] DEATH LIST GROWi . . I Otto Geimer - Steigmeyer , Died at 7 O'clock This ' Morning After Illness i | OF ' THREE WEEKS ' From Typhoid Fever—Was ( Adopted Son of Mr. and 1 Mrs. John Steigmeyer. — i I Otto Geimer-Strlgmeyer. adopted ( son of Mr. and Mrs. John Steigmeyer, of Union township, died at 7 o’clocK l this morning after an illness of just three weeks from typhoid fever. The young boy took sick on the seven- 1 teenth of February and his condition 1 was very serious from the start. I Bralu fever also developed, and for < the last week his death was expe< A at any time. A trained nurse had I been called and everything possible ( was done for the boy’s recovery, but to no avail. His long and severe suf- i fertng came to an end tills morning. Otto Ueimer-Sleigineyer was Ihiui August 5, 1901. and was the youngest ’ sou of John Geimer. When only four i days old his loving mother was called to the great beyond. He was then i cared for by his uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. John Steigmeyer. and be- ' came th«lr adopted child. Here he I was roared and given the best of care that could have been given any child. He was treated like a member of the family, and in fact there could have been ho difference, had their been other brothers or sisters in the Steigtney er family. During his short life ho attended the St. Joseph’s Catholic school and wait very diligent student. Hud he lived until this coming Muy he would have made his first holy communion. The deceased Is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Fred Geimer. Joe Geimer, Mrs. Frank Bents. Florian Geimer. Herman and Lawrence Gelm er, besides his father and uncle and aunt. The funeral will be hold Thursday morning *t 9:30 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic churtu. Burial will take place In tlie St. Jorepi Catholic cemetery. — | o—- — Herman Ehlnger. who has been con fined to hia home three weeks on account of typhoid fever, was able to be st his work this morning at the Bowers realty office as bookkeeper for the Citterns' Telephone company.

“DECATUR CAN AMD WILL’

CONSTITUTION DRAWN. For Woman’* City Improvement So ciety Monday Afternoon. A committee met in the library Monday afternoon to draw up a const!tuion and by-laws for tlie Woman's City Improvement society. Tills so ciety is very anxious to have every woman in the city to help them make Decatur cleaner, more healthful and more attractive. o TO SHOE CONVENTION. Charlie Voglewede, the shoe seller, left this morning for Indianapolis, where lie will attend the Retail Shoe Dealers’ convention, held at the Denison hotel today and Wednesday. The convention will consist of a gathering of all shoe men in tlie state and the displaying of new and up-to-date goods in the shoe line by the large shoe manufacturers. While at Indianapolis he will also visit with his sister, Mrs. Thomas Haefling. SEARCHING_RUINS Firemen Begin Search in Basement for Twenty-six Missing Men. IN ST. LOUIS FIRE Gov. Colquith States He Will Assume All Responsibility for Texans. St. ouis, Mo., March 10, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—With seven bod les recovered from the Missouri Athletic Club, firemen today began a search for twenty-six missing men who < are believed to have been thrown from | the fifth or sixth floor to the basement Firement reported early today that by the aid of a powerful search light they discovered the charred remains of eleven bodies penned between two fallen walls, but when they were able to enter the building these could not be found. Weeping women resumed their watch today and a morbid crowd surged about the morgues Washington, March 10, —(Special to Deaily Democrat,) —There is serious danger of international complications which may force the hand of the administration in Mexico affairs. Tills was admitted today in the recall of John Moore whom is considered the greatest living American on Interna tional law. Moore refused to admit, that he had resumed his old duty, but insists that he is merely finishing some old business. Mexico City. March 10, —(Special to Datlyl Democrat.) —Rebels attacking Torreon, dynamited two federal troop trains today. They were carrying reenforcements to Torreon. No death list was given out and it is believed to have been small. Huerta has ordered strict censorship on Torreon war news. Two hundred refugees reached here today. London. March 10, (Special to the Daily Democrat fi.) —In retaliation ol the re-arrest of Mrs. Pankhurst, Mary Richardson, an active militant, today slashed a $200,000 painting of Venus, six times with a meat axe. The national gallery was immediately closed to the public. The damage can be repaired. Muncie, Ind., March 10,.—(Special , to Dully Democrat.)- Over $2,500 per year has been aulmcrlbed to enforce the liquor law by the “dry*" following i their victory yesterday by a vote which put out the saloons by a majority of 462. New York. March 10,—(Special to Dally Democrat.)- "Texas stands for the defence of the people, their Ilves their homes, and their property. I assume all responsibility attached tn the governors office of this state and I am not afraid to do so". Thia was the statement of Governor Colquith of Texas received by the United Press today In response to an Inquiry as to hte position tn the situation growing out of the exhuming of Vergara's body. BOY AT DR. WEAVER HOME. The home of Dr. and Mr*. C. R. Weaver was gladdened this morning by the birth of a fine nine-pound boy. who has been named Frank Marchand Weaver. j

THE HONOR ROLL Os the Decatur High School Numbers 36 for the First Semester This Year. HAVE AVERAGE OF 90 Is Very Good Showing for the School—Each Class is Well Represented. At the close of the first semester of the school year at the Decatur liigh school thirty-six names were found on the “honor roll.” The seniors had five, juniors twelve, . sophomores twelve, and the freshmen seven. In order to get on the honor roll the student must have an average of 90 in all of his studies as well as in discipline. Following is the list of those reaching the desired standard: Seniors —Lulu Brown. Dorothy Du gan. Herman Hammond, Erma Houk, Bertha Spangler. Juniors —Clelland Ball. Catherine Christen. Frances Dauer. Mary Frisinger, Irvin Goldner. Fred Kooken. Earl Ripley. Byard Smith. Lucile Smith, Ivy Spangler, Laura Stanley. Kenyon Walters. Sophomores—Nola Bryan, Bessie Davis, Hope Hoffman, Grace Garard. Helen Kinzle. Ishmael Macey, Edgar Moyer. Chalmer Porter. Ethel Potts. Mary Ray, Alex Sutton. Zelma Stevens. Freshmen —Sophia Droll, Ida Gun set, Thelma Houk. Roy Kai ver. Row ena Shoaf, Vera Stouten Iterry, Grace Leichtenstiger. THE COURTNEWS To Whom Does the Gas Engine Belong?—Neither Wants It. SUIT IN COURT Is the Result—BoknechtFritzinger Case Nears the End. A short jury trial began in tlie dr cult court before Judge D. E. Smith this morning. The case will probably go to the jury by 4 o'clock. This I* the ease In which Christian W. Boh neeht seeks to recover SSO from Eras tus Frit'dnger of the Decatur Furnace, Foundry and Machine company. Neither claims the ownership of the gas engine In controversy. Boknecht claims that he sold th eenglnc to the defendant, and the defendnnt alleges that the gas engine was not sold to them, but left at the foundry for repairs. They were given the privilege of selling the same for not !*«•< than s'O and keeping the money for repairs and also any sunt over SSO which they should get. Fritxitiger states that although they tried to sell it. they were unsuccessfuf in doing so. The defendant also In his cross-complaint alb-ged that a sum was also due for storage. In a hearing before Justice Kintz, he decided that the gas engine belonged to Bokneclit. the plaintiff, but that Frltzlnger was entitl'd to $10.50 for hauling and repairs, but not for stor age. Boknecht appealed the <w. li (' Parrish and Peterson ft Moran ap pear for Bokneclit. while C. I* Walters and C. J. Lutx are conducting the case for Frltzlnger; The following Jury Is hearing (ha case: Elmer Connor. Joe Chrl»tlun*«r. Alte Bollenbucher, Henry Dlrk»*»n and M'wls Kolde wey of the regular panel: and Charles Fuhrman, Caleb Andrew*. John Burrone, Dan Haley, William Richards, Calvin Peterson, Joint Huffiuan, tale*, men. C. J. Lutz Is attorney for A. J. Mo ■er ft Co. in a suit against Christian C. Egly ct al, on notes and foreclosure of mortgage. Demand. $2500. Reni estate transfers: John Ger her et al. vs. Jeff Gerber, realty In French tp„ $6400: John Gerber et al, to John M. Gerber, realty In French Itp., |4Bo<’; John J. Summers at al. to (Conttnuea on Page 2)

LA DELLE IN AN OLD ACT. ’ Will Give First Performance in Years as a Clown—Sing Old Songs. I Fred LaDelle has quit the magic net with which he has starred on the vaudeville stage for years and will return to his clown act with which lie pleased the circus crowds thirty years ago. His first appearance in this new old I act will be at the Lyric tomorrow anil Thursday evenings, when he will sing tor you again those old favorites, "I . Tickled Nancy," "Comforts and Tidings of Joy," etc. He expects to reenter with a big booking company for the big circuit next fall and will again please the thousands with his clown act. Many of the performers are returning to the acts of two or three dec- ’ ades ago anil are pleasing he people of today just as hey did when we were young. Many years ago Fred was the leading down with the Hart & France circus, which had headquarters in this city. o TAKEN TO OHIO Dennis and LeVan Baker Taken Monday Afternoon to Celina, Ohio. TO BE TRIED THERE Governor Ralston Grants Requisition Papers for Their Removal. The Portland Sun says: "Ix-Van and Dennis Baker, confessed murderers of Wilbur E. Pliillips. who have I been in jail here since their arrest a I couple of weeks ago. were turned over | to the custody of Sheriff S. M. Fisher j of Mercer county. Ohio. Monday aft-1 ernoon. Deputy Sheriff George Betz, I of Celina, arrived here from Indianapotls at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon, bringing with him the requisition papers for the extradition of tlie two prisoners, signed by Governor Ralston. Betz passed through Port!land Sunday noon on his way to Indianapolis and was met at tlie depot by Prosecuting Attorney Skinner, who gave him a letter to the governor telling him of the action of the grand jury here last week. "At 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, both defendants were taken into the ( circuit court where Judge Moran ordered hem turned over to the custody ' of the Ohio officers. Through Prose ( cuting Attorney Myers of Celina, tlie sum of $74.15 was paid to the county j clerk, covering expenses of apprliending the two murderers and pay for ( their keep while held in jail here. "Tlie two prisoners faced their larg- ( est crowd during the afternooa when ; they were taken into tlie court room. The Sate va. ixmgerbone trial was ( on ut the time and had to be suspend | ed temporarily for the hearing of the , fugitive from justice cases. Tlie room ■ 1 was crowded on account of this trial i and others followed the officers Into 11 tlie room to get a look at Hie con- t tessed murderers. Both were k*'pt ( separated, the same as they have I been since they were arrested. One i was plaii’il on one side of tlie court i room and the other on the vlh-r.” 1 WILLIS FONNER LOST DOG. ( Valuable Collie Ran Away When Released from Crate Last Friday. W. A. Fonner has lost his dog and It was no common cur. either. Any way lie is willing to pay a handsome reward for its return. It is a white, ■able collie dog. and Willis hud just bought her from a laiurangi* breeder, paying twenty-five dollars for her : Her name is "Maxie,” end she arrlvml; last Friday. Willis had no stsitinr re ieasod her from the crate in which site hud Imen shipp'd than slio broke und run and has not been seen since. It Las boon learnotl Hint she went over In tho east part of t he county, but # strict search hns failed to produce her. Any information will be thankfully received by Mr Fonner. , .... .. ■ CARD OF THANKS. In this way we doalre to thank our many kind neighbors and friend* for i their assistance during the aickneM and death of our beloved daughter and r sister. Also for the beautiful floral of-i » faring*. CATHERINE BRAKE ft FAMILY.]

I r Reaches Every Nook Os County

Price Two Cents.

IN SUNNY ITALY Mrs. Jennie Lewton and Two Daughters Now Supposed to be Living. MR. LEWTON’S STORY Wife and Two Daughters Accompany Young Man to His Fatherland. Mrs. Vincent Lewton and her two daughters, Geraldine aged eight and Edna, aged 16. are very probably by this tljne enjoying tlie song tamed clime of sunny itaiy, tor according to the latest advices received from New York police they sailed from there on the 25th with a young Italian named Sam Easmello, 21 years old who came here a year ago and has been working for the Erie railroad. Mr. lx>wton, a hard working man who has provided for Ills family to a degree that would have satisfied most people. Is here and will await further delopments. If there is any opportunity for him to . recover his youngest daughter, he will take such steps, though he feels that nothing can be done at this time. The story that Mrs. Lewton and children had left here with a foreigner has been in circulation tor a week or more, but the developments were not made public until Mr. Lewton arrived here from Detroit where he has been working since last May and after he had concluded an investigation. When seen t his morning at the Old Adams County bank Mr. Lewton told his I story in away that could not help but bring sympathy to him. He has always been a man of excellent habits, has worked constantly for the comfort of his family, his one aim I apparently being to rear his children Iso that they could have every advantage possible. For te* years he was I employed by the Standard Oil company at Preble, but last May went to e Detroit and secured a good position with the Cadillac company. In September the young Italian came to the very likely appearing young man and Lewton home as a boarder. He was a soon won the affectiona of Miss Edna. A few weeks ago he wrote to Mr. te'wton asking permission to wed the daughter, explaining that he had run away from the Italian army and Hint fee could not return as a single man to that country or lie would be sent to prison for five year*, but that If he was accompanied by a wife ho could not Im arrested. He explained also tlmta rich uncle had recently died leaving him a fortune including a 160 acre farm In fear Italy and that If he could return to prove his claim he would be rich and would then return to this country to make his home. Mr. at once wrote to his wife and told her he would not consent because the man was a foreigner and because of tlie age of the daughter who was but sixteen. He heard nothing more of the matter until he received u telegram to come home. He came here at once and found Hint hia w it** had called at llw Old Adams County bunk on February I9lh. where alio had told them she was going to Detroit, drew ll’-O which was in the bank and borrowed a similar amount diving * not- to which »lte sign'd her husbands name and her own. With Uila S3OO It Is suppo-e<l she t«>ok Iter children and Hie youm* Italian tn his fatherland. On th** night of tlie 22nd, in the face of Hie worst storm of tlie year th* \ walked from the home a mile cast of I’relile to this city and went Io th Eric depot They left there at 4 o'clock He following morning going to Akron Ohio. Two notea which w.-r- •**•"«" ed to convey the Idea they hud Ron** Ito Chicago wore left ul the house hfit | Mr. ta'Wlnn discovered th-y had east. Accompanied by Ed ZimmerI mr<i and Ed Chronister he went to Akron last Thursday where It »«> found they had hearted n 11. ft O. train for New York Fiirili** Invo-tteatlon by the police gave the ihfontiatlon that they had Hail'd from there tor Italy or the 25th. Mr. ijowton believes tlint Ka»mrllo and his daughter werer marrbd in I New York and that after he has used the family to prevent his arrest be ■ may hear irotn them lie has not t! elded as to his future action but will await developments. The case most unusual In view of the fact that . there had hern no trouble In the family. The Italian te about 21 years old, (Coiitiniieil on Page 3) — — - —