Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 31, Decatur, Adams County, 19 October 1894 — Page 8

WHERE IS SHE? fttrange Disappearance of a Young Ladj From Linn Grove, Ind. Muncie, Ind., Oct. 11.-Every citi zen in Muncie is excited on accouni of the strange disappearance of Miss Adele Parrott, who lias been mysteriously missing since yesterday atll:3C o’clock. Miss Parrott, who is aged twenty five years, came to Muncie a week ago from Linn Grove, a small place near Decatur, Ind., where her father resides and accepted a position as a teacher in the public schools. Yesterday at noon she dismissed her class as usual, put on her hat and jacket, walked from the room and if she had taken wings and flown, she could not have more completely concealed herself as she has not been seen or heard of since she left that school building. After twenty-four hours search by the police force without any results, the bell was sounded and three hundred of the most prominent citizens formed a searching party and are now scouring the entire county for her, as it is known she dfd not leave on any train. She is of mudium built, dark hair, large brown eyes, wide face, and verypretty. She is a graduate of Ftanklin college, and is very intelligent. Rev. C. S. Clarke, of the First Baptist church, of which she was a devoted member, and W. R. Snyder, superintendent of the public schools, are in charge of the searching party, which is divided into fourteen divisions. They have not yet returned late tonight. A postal card from Indianapolis tonight states that Miss Parrott is there with her sick sister, but a sister from Bluffton who arrived here to-night says there are no relatives there, and

the story is not credited. It is believed the kidnappers, or murderer of the girl, sent the card to stop the search for her, and a committee will there to-night to investigate. Later—Miss Parrott returned to Muncie Saturday and she explains her mysterious disappearance as follows: Immediately upon leaving the public schools at Muncie, Wednesday Yidon, she Went to the postoffice where a letter was given her from a sister. Mrs. James Walker, who resides in .Florida. The letter stated that Mrs. Walker was not expected to live, and on the spur of the moment Miss Adele started for the depot and left on the next train without notifying anyone of her departure. When she reached- Indianapolis she began to see the mistake she had made and left the next morning for her home in Linn Grove via Richmond. While the searching parties at Muncie were looking evt ry where for her, she was on her way home. Miss Parrott came to Bluffton yesterday to find her sister, Miss Julia, i.nd while here her friends persuaded her that it was best to return to Muncie immediately.

When asked why she did not inform * Superintendent Snyder of her intended 1 trip, Miss Parrott answer>i: ’I always have been in the habit of making up my mind quickly, and I : ever realized the consequences that would follow.’’ .. ; FOOT KA< E. Several young ladies and gentlemen were on their way to the Clover Leaf depot last night, when one of the gentlemen complained of having the blues. Then some of the ladies thought to cheer him up, and proposed a foot race., providing a fair handicap distance was given. The distance for the gentleman was from the I’ark hotel to the* Clover Leaf depot and In tance for the ladies was from 'ie . A E; crossing to the Clover /'.if. The.starter was to give the signal by a tap on the bell, and when given, away tl ey went like the wind, but the gentleman being by far the most fleet and on longer training, soon passed one of the ladies, who was completely distanced, but Miss Emma having umbrella sleeves to her dress, spread sail and all the young men in the city could not have caught her. She won the race by ten lenghts, carry-, ing off the prize with much cheering Lee says he will’not attempt to run with Emma again. ATTEMPTED KOBBEIt 1. Last evening about 7. o’clock, while John Kleinhenz was sitting in his place of business, a man came in and called for a bottle of beer. John waited on him, the man taking the beer and pay- ■ ing for it. Then John told the man he would close up and they both went out, the man going down the steps to the ground. John locked the door and stepped down also and at that moment the man grabbed for John’s watch, getting held of the Chain. Atthe same time John grabbed and secured hold of the watch; in the pull the chain was severed, John holding the watch and went for the man. The man went for the river and a moment later a splash was heard. That was the last seen or heard of him. 5 BRICK! BRICK!! BRICK!!! i— Mayer & Mann are prepared to furnish tijst-class brick for any purpose, at reasonable prices. Remember the yard near Patterson & Pillars mill. 13tf

WAHI WAHI Last Saturday evening at about half past five, near the corner of Second and ■J Madison streets, occurred one of the most disgusting family rows of the season. The combatents were father, - mother and son of the Edward Pelz t family and Jack Woodruff, son-in-law. Mr. Woodruff and wife were passing 8 ing Oliver Pelz on the sidewalk when ’ Woodruff asked him for some money 0 I’elz owed him. Pelz bad been drinkj ing some and having on his fighting tactics, called "Woodruff a s b, ] when Woodruff knocked him down. r Then the old people pitched in to help 1 the son and a free for all engagement . took place in which striking, kicking, g hair pulling and scratching was freely indulged in,until some kind hearted peo--1 pie thought such work too ridiculous to t be permitted, stepped in and parted the . combatents who all retired uttering [ bitter oaths of what they would do next time. Oliver carried a sore head and , Woodruff a few scratches. It is hoped for the credit ot the family ’ that they will hereafter choose some , more secluded place to use their vile • language and spill their bad blood, than , the heart of the city. Porter’» Trouble. James W. Porter, ex-editor of the Decatur Journal, who was ejected from ths Baptist church for misconduct, is the front again and has applied for a divorce from his wife. He alleges she has been vain and extravagant, in -spite of his limited means, and caused bis downfall. Further, that she circulated slanders to ruin his standing in business and in church and that she accused him ot putting poison into her food, ending all with ( having him arrested on a charge of , larceny and expelled from the church , of which he was a member. A CHALLENGE. j I hereby challenge John Kern to ride < one mile over the same course that the * one mile race ot Saturday, Oct. 13th j took place for $25.00 a side. Come on 1 Mr. Kern get ud your nerve. 5 C. L. Ayers. j

• ACCEPTANCE. I hereby accept the challenge of C. L. Ayers and will ride my one or ten miles against time free so far as money is concerned, but on winning I ask the badge and championship. Ido not bet but I can send you to parties that will cover your money all the way from $25 toGBSOO. Come now or back down. OBITVAHV. Magdalene Oakley was born Nov. 6, 1812 in Butler county, Pennsylvania, Japuary 8,1833, was .the date of her marriage to her husband, John Oakley, who yet survives. Nine children were born, only two sons of whom remain. Her last years were spent at the borne of one of these sons, Lorenz, of near Salem, where she died Oct. 13. 1894 t .iged 81 years, 11 months and 7 days. The husband who is near the same age, uas the warmest sympathies of friends.

Their married life was one of excel)- 1 tional duration—6l years, 9 months and 5 days. Funeral services and iu- 1 ment at Salem, Sunday, October 14. * * Another Cold Winter. Those who study omens say another Jong, cold winter, tilled with blustering storms is abroad. The goosebone is nearly all white, and that indicates that snow will lie on the ground from early in December until April, or later Corn husks are more than usually.thick; the maze lias put on an extra overcoat to protect it from the zero temperature to come. Woodchucks and chipmunks are already fat enough to kill, and their fur is dense, tine and soft. They, too, predict cold weather. UY MUTUAL CONSENT. Every clothier and dry goods merchant lias decided to close their business houses at 7 p. m., commencing on next Monday evening, Oct. 15 and the grocers falling in line by closing one hour Later. This speaks well for all employers, for by this move tiie sales people will have their evenings to themselves and report fresh and more willingfor the next day's duties —Bluffton Evening News. Tlyj same will be a good moye for our merchants to inaugurate. There can be. the same amount of business done by closing at 7 as at 9 o’clock. Land of Sunshine. We are iii receipt 6fa handsome illustrated monthly paper from Los Angel- ! es, California, called The Land oe I Sunshine It is a beautiful specimen 1 of tine printing and engraving, and contains much interesting and instructive matter “concerning the wonderful ’ land of Southern California. Any of ; our readers interested in this unique 1 section of the country can secure a sample copy by sending ten cents in ’ stamps tor. A. Patter & Co., 144 ' South Main Street, Los Angeles, Cal 1 s HA KB1EI). 1 On Wednesday evening, Oct. lOtl), a r pleasant wedding took place at the. home of h Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sirfis, the bride’g r uncle, at Willshire, Ohio, Miss Almira Sims was married to Mr. Orion Hunt. Rev. J. 11. Kohn pronouncing the impressive ceremony. These young people are both wet 1 knowii t»y^a large circler of acquaint-ances-who wish them happiness and prosd perity. Many guests were present to witness the interesting event.

- — Found—A store key. Owner can f have same by calling at this office, and 1 paying for this notice. ’ The supreme court has held that contractors can collect street improvement ’ assessments directly from property owners, thus upholding the Barret law 1 amendments r .. ■ .i i ■■ i ■ !■■■ J GRAND OPENING OF TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, Friday and Saturday, Oct 10th and 20th. All the Lates Novelties. All are cordially invited. Mary Cloes & Co. W E. Brown, of Dixon, Ohio, has recently come among us, and has opened a retail tobacco and cigar store in the store room formerly occupied by Pete Wilhelm, on Monroe street, where be will be ready at all times to wait on all who may favor him with a call. Benjamin Amrine will offer for sal at his residence in St. Marys township, one mile south and one mile west of Pleasant Mills, Tuesday, Oct, 23, the following personal property to-wit; 3 work horses, 1 two-year-old colt, 2 brood sows, grain and general farm implements: The rooms in the Odd Fellow’s block adjoining that of Attorney Mann & Beatty, having undergone extensive repairs are now occupied as an oflice by Dr. Holloway whose health is sufficiently restored to resume practice. It is hoped his old friends will call on him in his new quarters. Rev. G. B. Work, the late pastor of the M, E. church of this city, was here last Tuesday evening for the purpose of delivering an to the A. P. A. of this place The campaign is warm and the Republicans will not miss a chance to get their work in. TI py will work the A. P. A. until the election for all they can get out of them. N. W Ayers will offer for sale at his residence four miles southeast of this city and one mile from the Poor Farm. Thursday, Oct. 25, the following personal property to-wit: Turee work horses, 1 yearling colt, 3 milk cows, 2 yearlings, 5 Spring calves, sow and five pigs, 3 hogs, 55 head of sheep and lambs, ■ grain and general farm implements. ' FIVE HANDSOME LOTS for sale in Grant Railing's addition. Enquire 3tf Grant Railing. , 89lh rtEL XION. The following are tho names of the members of Co. H, J and K, of the late 89th Ind. Regiment that renned this week at Wabash: Company I— R. Andrews, Henry Chronister, R. r D. Drummond, John Steele, M. J. Wertzberger, Decatur; August Smij.h, Monroeville; John Smith, Pleasant Mills; E. H. Cowan, Bobo. Company II—M. V. B. Spender, Indianapolis; Wash Kern, Bobo; , G. W. Mumma, Monroeville; Noab S. Sheets,JW. T. Mallonee, W. A. 1 Wisner, Abner Parrish, Capt. A. J. Hill, Jeremiah Russell, Theo Kennedy, []L. W. Johnson, Henry H. Hart, Wm. Russell, R. D, Patter son, Decatur; Jonas. Cline, Monmoutn; Date JLhainon, Monroe; Jas. McCume, William. A. Eley, Berne; D. A. Johnson, Hartford City. Company K—S. L. Gorsline, Fts Wayne; Chas. Conrad, Preble; W. A. Wetter, Henry Franz, Fred Reppert, Vera Cruz; Janies Neptune, Willshire, Ohio; John Barkley, Monroeville; This is reported by the boys as one of the most pleasant reunions they have ever attended. On motion of Captain Patterson, of this city, Hartford City was selected as the place of holding the next reunion. The following are the Sectrtaries who belong in this county: Co. “H,” A. J. Hill, oi Deeatur, Co. “I,” Henry H. Hart, of Decatur, Co. “K,” John Barkley, of Monroeville. After the close of the meeting the boys were given a carriage ride around the city. Institute Heport. Report of Institute No. 1, held in Dist. No. 25, Union township. The Institute convened at the usual hour; Trustee Erwin in the chair, and teachers all present as well as a number of visitors. Tiie opening exercises consisted of songs, scripture reading and prayer by the teacher S. McConueliey. C. 8. Mumma was elected secretary and the work of the program was then taken up. — ---—- - The first exercise was an essay entitled “Historical Rivers,” by Miss Alice Clem. The next on the program was Mutual Assistance in Questions, by C. 8. Mumma.’ This was followed by'a reading lesson by Miss Rosa Barkley, which Mr. Mc- . Connehey read a biography of .1 uliusCiesar and the forenoon’s work was completed, 1 Adjournment until 1:30 p. m. 1 After partaking of an excellent dinner 1 prepared by the patrons and pupils of the I school, the Institute was again called to order, in the absence ot the trustee by Elmer Johnson. First subject, A Lesson in Diction, a class i exercise conducted by Miss Uqse Erwin, f Mr,. Johnson then conducted an exerj cise from “Indiana and the Nation” after i which the Institute was entertained by . songs, dialogues and recitations by the j pupils of the school, which completed the i work of the program. _. -- blanks was tendered tire teaeh- - er and patrons for their kindness and gen- > erosity, and the Institute adjourned. C. 8. Mumma, Bec’y.

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THE BICYCLE RACES. The great road race to day drew forth a large crowd, and there was as much interest as in any entertainment that our people have witnessed this season. The following is the score: Ist, No. 7, Winifred Runyon, time 27:09 2nd, No. 5, Howard Long, time 27:39 3rd, No 8, John Kern, time 30:15 4th, No. 2, Lee Heller, time 28:05 NOTICE. W. B. Moore, an artist of 15 years experience, under the employ of J. E. Moser, of Decatur, will be at Berne, Ind., on Saturday of each week. 31-4 Real Estate Transfers. Rufus K Allison to Johh C and Chas Schug, in-lot 22, 8erne.....11310 00 Andrew J. Teepie to Charlie D Teeple, 60 acres St. Marys tp.... Lucinda Dirkson to Otis G Rayn, pt lot 114, Geneva .. 500 00 Noah Staffer to Ambrose Shoaf, 40 acres Kirkland tp, 800 00 Jacob Reef to Nancy A Houser, und 1-8 of und 2-3 of 9 acres, Jefferson tp,•• • 50 00 Joseph M Minch to Adam Houser, 9 acres, Jefferson tp 200 00 Catharine Lee et al q c d to Win J Lee et et al 17.81 acres and pt lot 12, Rivare reserve St. Marys tp... 1500 00 HAD GIVEN UP HOPE. Tortures Suffered by a Ship’s Crew Lashed to the Rigging. Philadelphia, Oct. 18. —Captain Landry of the ship Otago, recently lost at sea, has arrived and tells a thrilling story of his experiences. When a few days out from the Delaware capes he experienced the full force of the terrific humcane which wrought such extensive damage along the southern coast. For several days and nights, suffering untold torture, he and his crew were lashed to the rigging of their fast sinking ship, and when rescued by the Empress all hope had been given up. Indiana’s Stormy Voyage. Philadelphia, Oct. 18.—The American line steamship Indiana arrived in port yesterday. Oct. 6 John Cole, one of the 560 steerage passengers, jumped overboard and was drowned. It is sup. nosed he was temporarily insane. The Indiana had a very stormy passage of 13 days, meeting with exceptionally heavy gales and tremendous seas. Sharpers Rob a Syracuse, Oct. 18. —Two fashionably dressed men entered Becker & Lathrop’s jewelry store yesterday and while they engaged the attention of one of the proprietors a confederate entered and stole a tray of diamond rings from the showcase. The diamonds were valued between $2,500 and S6,OCX). Charged With Train Wrecking. Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 18.—William R. Hall, for three years employed aS a night switchman in the Chicago and Grand Trunk yards here, was jailed last night on the charge of being one of the perpetrators of the train wreck last July.„ Cash In the Treasury. Washington, Oct. 18.—The cash balance in the treasury last evening was $114,643,046; gold reserve, $59,609,274. Warrant For Dr. Dillon. Laporte, Ind., Oct. 17.^—A warrant was issued yesterday for the arrest of Dr. Dillon, the traveling practitioner who is charged with forcing Miss Emma Dillinger of Chestertown, Ind., to become his wife.” Didn't Turn Off the Gas. Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 17.—C. F. Rob- . inson of Niles, Mich., was found dead • in his bed at the Elkhart Souse yesterday, having been killed by failing to complexly turn off the gas. I ~ The Force Is Nonunion. - Anderson, Ind., Oct. 17.—Five shops were started yesterday id the Pennsyl- ’ vania Glass company’s second factory. The force is nonunion and will continue as such itt both cases.

Linn Grove Grist. Abraham Blosser, of Diller, Neb., and Miss Lotta Vooris, of Morrisonville, 111., are guests of relatives here. Mr. B. was formerly a resident pf this township. John Meschberger wants a branch railroad to to the G. R. & I. road from Berne to Linn Grove and we acquiese in John’s wishes. Frapk Kizer and Edward Hoffman, teachers of our graded school are rooming over the hardware store of F. A. W. Lindsey and are conducting their own qulinary department. Without any reflection on a band of gypsies that were camped here and at GeneVa last week, we are pleased to relate that Dr. Haughton and John Adler recovered from them the robes and blankets stolen from them the first of last week. The migrating people had bought them of the thieves on the morning after the theft. ' * Orestes Andersbn. of this place and Miss Richey, of Dilman, Ind.“. were married last Saturday. The happy couple arrived here Sunday eveninp l and took charge of their home, already furnished for their occupancy. Mesdames Martha Hoffman. Jane Chaney and Mary Miller, of Litchfield, 111., are visiting Peter Hoffman and family, the latter a sister, the others sisters-in-law, of the parternal head of the family, with whom they are visiting. The Rock Island and the Hartford Oil Company are each putting up a power house. The former on the Joseph Martin farm, and the latter on the Matthias Yoos place, and each on the cog system. The driller on No. 4 well for the latter company have met with reverses in undertaking to to dlrive 272 feet of casing into a 249 foot hole. They succeeded in their feat by bursting the collar on one of the sections, thereby two sections interlocked, splitting one section in twain a distance of thirteen feet 150-feet of casing has been recovered while 90 feet remains at the iwttom of the well where fishing for them is hopeless. Steele Items. Miss Lucy Baughman, of Decatur, is now visiting among relatives and friends at this place. The Steele base ball club won fresh laurels in its short engagement with the Valley boys last Saturday. Mrs. Magdallne Oakley, wife of John Oakley, died at her home last Saturday. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church by Rev. Feeland at 10 o’clock Sunday morning. Het remains were interred in the Blazer cemetery. Joseph Lee is again in our midst. . Owing to the inclemency of the weather the Epworth League literary and election which should have taken place last Saturday evening, was postponed until next Saturday evening, Oct. 20. The teachers of Blup Creek township will meet at Dist. No, 6, next Saturday to hold their first township institute. Bobo Items. Miss Lucy Levenberger and Mrs. Benj. Mclntosh, of Monroeville, Ind., were visit- ■» ineJGeo. Mclntosh this week. Ed Cowan and family who were visiting friends at [St. Paris, Ohio, returned home last Tuesday. Mrs. Maize, of] was the guest ofAVashington Kern and family this week. Mother Death returned from St. Paris, Ohio, this week. . r - > Ralph Beaver was hCro on business last Monday. « Alex Bunner returned to Upland, Ind., last Monday. [ Solomon Swank moved to the property vacated by Eugene Bunnner, last Wednes- > day. For SALE OR TRADE—For town nrinertv or for a farm. A tine fruit farm • within the limits of the city of Decatur. . Will trade for a farm; reason posingof so valuable a fruit and berry ; farm Ts failing

X Pleasant Valley Items. Rev. Baker will preach at the Valley Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Everyone should come out and hear him as this is the first time he has been here. Emanuel Stevenson arrived here Saturday evening from Madison county, and is visiting this week with his numerous friends and relatives. Em Brandyberry is building a barn this week. Last Monday night there was an oldfashioned party at Will Johnson’s. Those present report a goftd time. John Durbin, Will Ray, Albert Duer, John Stogdlll and Charley Martz are on a trip this week to Delaware county. They each took a load for John Baker who moved to that county. The Pleasant Valley B. B. club has suspended for the season and has gone nto winter quarters. There will be a corn' husking .Saturday. Oct. 20th. for the benefit of Frank Martz who is still confined tv his bed. Ail should give him a lift. Saturday, Oct. 13th, your correspondent attended a family reunion at the home of Jacob H. Martz. It was also a surprise on Uncle Jake and Aunt Susan, as they were not expecting it. About 10 o’clock the reltives andjfriends began to como In with their baskets laden with all the necessaries of life. The hour before noon was spent in social talk and instrumental music by Miss Pearl Hendricks apd others; at 12 o’clock the word was given to come to dinner, and all tiled out to the dining-room where the table was groaning with its load, of .everything essential to make a good dinner and there Was pjeuty for all. There were fully one hundred present, and all departed wishing that Uncle Jake and Aunt Susan may live to see many more such happy occasions. They have nine children and fiftyfive grand-children living who were nearly all present. Those present from a distance were Jacob R. Martz, of Geneva, and Win. 11. Martz, and wife, of Pleasant Mills. Berne Items. Weather fair and business good. Bert Harruff left Sunday evening for . Hartford township , where he will teach school this winter. His many friends wish him success, as this is his first term. Hon. A. N. Martin will address the people of Berne and vicinity at Arena Hall, Saturday evening, Octooer 20th at 7:30 p. m., on the political Issues of the day. AB are invited to come. Miss Lottie Vorliees, of Morrisville. 111., Sundayed here with her friend, Miss Emma Heller. nAHRIAGE LICENSES. Daniel Kieffer to Mary Mosser. Homer Charleston to Ella Donnovan. LETTER LIST, List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postofllce at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending Oct. 13,1894. Charley Robbins, Joseph Palmer, Meda Kern, Fred Kiser, Walter Hawk- . ins w. B. Dickerson Local-W. F. Johnson, Ferdinand Meyers, Mr. Myers, Nick Wagoner, Albert Dehman. 1 Persons calling for the above will ’ please say advertised. John Welfley P. M. NOTICE. 1 To whom it may concern. You are hereby notified not to trust ’ my son Edwin F. Reinhard on my account, as I will not be responsible for ’ any debts contracted by him. Ulrich Reinhard. Berne, Ind., October 5,1894. 80-3 j Falk & Erwin have now in stock a complete line of musift and mucical in- - struments, and cordially Invite the puby lie to call and inspect and get prices. Second door west Bowers & Co., hardware. 28w4t136d20 _* . < '.d/'A 1? '■ •• '■ -■ •■ -J r