Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1894 — Page 8

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CH OF ABDUCTION; - Young Wife at Crawfordsville Forcibly Detained. OH WELL IN WHITE COUNTY. • J ■' i-Mlnety-Three Days Without Sleep—Trouble Over a Game of Card, at Petersburg—Logansport Militia Company Disbands—Old Resident of Potter County Dead—ltems of Interest. Crawfordsville, Ind., Dec. 27.— Great interest centers in an affair, in Montgomery county which appears to be a most remarkable ease of abduction. About a year ago Robeart Lydich, a prominent young fanner of Brown’s Valley, married the daughter of James Todd of Waveland. A short time afterward he had a dispute with his father-in-law, and six months ago his wife went to visit her parents. She did not return, and Lydich was dumfounded when in a few days suit for divorce was filed in her name. He could get no news from her, and on Christmas day when the Todd family held a reunion in Brown’s Valley, Lydich suddenly burst into the room and called to his wife. She staggered, and rising, asked, him if he still loved her. replied he had never wavered, whereupon she attempted to go to him. She was seised by relatives, however, while Lydich was thrown forcibly from the house. The young wife was then carried in the arms of her father and brothers to a carriage and taken to Waveland, where she is now under lock and key. Lydich has sworn out a habeas corpus writ. The two families are thoroughly aroused and threaten trouble. Mrs. Lydich has declared she will end Ker life unless she is allowed to rejoin her husband. Trouble Over a Game of Carene Petersburg, Ind., Deo. 27.—TwoMangerons affrays marked the Christmas holiday in this city, John Marr being struck by a beer glass hurled by John Smith, fracturing his skull, and John Christian being terribly injured with-a pair of brass knucks wielded by Walter Mitchell. A game of cards was the trouble in the Mitchell-Christian case. Smith escaped arrest, but Mitchell was captured. .', ■ . The Sleepless Mpn. Elwood, Ind., Dec. £7.—David Jones, wealthy farmer, has passed his 93d day and night without sleep and no relief in 'sight. He continues sound in other respects and has only lost five pounds of flesh since his sleepless period set in. Medical men claim that,his case is without a parallel. Mr. Jones says that he feels as though he never will sleep again. s - Oil In White County. IPavtlle, Ind., Dec. 27.—After drilling 106 feet in an effort to get a vein of water, oil was unexpectedly struck in abundant quantities on the farm of William 'Hinchman, near this place. The vein is merely a surface one, but prospectors will go deeper in the hope of stalking a good flowing well. The oil is of the finest lubricating quality. Efforts to Pardon a Dog Trainer. Bicknell, Ind., Dec. 27.—A strong effort is being made to secure the pardon Os William McLin, a dog trainer, sent to the penitentiary last spring for starving some fine hunting dogs to death. The jurors and nearly 200 citizens have signed a petition praying for his release. Militia Company Disbands. 1 ' Logansport, Ind., Deb. 27.—The Logan Grays, the oldest military organization of the qity, has voted to disbahd. . Decreasing membership and lack of interest are the causes assigned. The company was organized by Captain D. H> Chase in 1874, . ... „■«a

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I its portables in the way ot razors and shears, while other articles werewantonly destroyed. These acts have been of but very little consequence in themselves, but they have created some apprehensions in the mind of the executive officials of the senate who fear that the vandals may next turn their attention to the valuable pictures and statues which adorn the building or possibly to the archives on .file in various rooms, many of which could be reached with comparatively little effort by any one who had once gained access to the building. There seems to be as yet no definite theory on the part of any one in explanation of the depredations, but the officials generally consider that they might have been prevented if the capital police force, which numbers only six men to the watch, had been larger. Condition of Treasury. Washington, Dec. 27.—The cash bal-. ance in the treasury at the close of busines yesterday was $153,837,154 and the gold reserve $89,069,651. Up to tliis date the withdrawals of gold from the subtreasury at New York amount to $280,500,000, of which $8,700,000 was for export. The receipts from customs so far this month amount to $9,157,151; from internal revenue, $8,240,150; miscellaneous, $1,172,198, making a total of $18,659,499. The expenditures during the month amount to $24,341,000 leaving a deficit for the mojith of $4,771,501, and for the five months and 26 days of the present fiscal year $28,066,643. The disbursements for pensions to far this fiscal year amount to about $71,000,000. # New Appointments. Washington, Dec. 27. — Under the new plan for the reorganization of the office of the supervising architect of the treasury, Secretary Carlisle has designated W. B. Fleming, the present chief of the law division, to be the chief of the law and record division, and General J. B. Clark, the present chief of the construction division, to be chief of the new material and inspection division. Under the reorganization the copyists and the records and files divisions are abolished. r Authorized to Sell Timber. Washington, Dec. 27.—The president has authorized . the Indians on the White Earth and Red Lake Indian reservations in Minnesota to cut and sell . the dead timber oh their reservations, aggregating between 25,000,000 and 30,000,000 feet, destroyed by fires and cyclones during the past three years. The sale of timber on the jallotted lands of Indians on the Bad River reservation to J. S. Stearns has also been authorized. I Armenia Matter. Washington, Dec. 27. — Secretary Gresham yesterday stated that he had been informed by United States Minister Terrell that the sultan had finally refused the request made by the president that United States Consul Jewett be permitted to inquire into the state of affairs in Armenia and that ended the matter. — _ HEAVY SNOW STORMS. Railroad Traffic Interfered With—Street Travel Stopped In Pittsburg. Dec. 27. t-A snow storm began last evening which bids fair to break the record. At midnight it still snowed and showed no signs of abating. Eight inches have already fallen, almost completely stopping streetcar travel. Trains on all of the railroads entering the city are behind time, and trainmen report heavy snow in the mountains. On the B. and O. at 10 o’clock snow at Meyersdale was'lo inches deep with prospects of another 10 inches being added. The storm is general in all this region. . ■ « Blackburn & Miller have morenew novelties in holiday goods than ever before shown in Decatur. Prices reasonable. ‘ d207-3w

TT ' ; j ■ Distribution of Doeember 1804 Settlement. Townships Cong Town- R rW wH»i| ,rut * |Oorfund, ship. tion por n. — — ■— IK?.::::: S 3 £2 SS« 1 30 58 347 1« 527 78 Kirkland.. 10 18 256 89 «Bto IB Wasblng'n 36 78 556 67 2060 40 8t Marys . 34 56 877 60 480 TO Blue Greek 24 00 208 m) 208 66 104 « Monroe.... I» 60 483 30 Ojju 87 French .... 21 35 816 22 481 *6 STO Hartlord .. H6B 382 IKJ 644 53 128 88 Wabash. 26 07 530 3 : 734 at Jefferbun. 40 74 303 73 204 14 14 86 Decatur ... W* 06 1837 US 5406 03 Geneva.... 218 28 Ml Ml «« 41 Berne. .. 767 ffi| Ml TO 887 16 Total ~ 867 50 4236 04 10882 OOlwM 28l«786 — — — *■ A Pleasant.Entcrtatnmeit. The Christian Endeavor society of the Concord church ot Root township, gave a pleasant entertainment at the church Monday evening. The church was beautifully lighted With a new eight glbbe sixteen light and two four globe chandeliers. The exercises were opened by song by the choir and by prayer by Bro. Parkins, of Monmouth. Then followed addream, essays, dialogues and short speeches by the little folks, all of which were well delivered. In carefully observing the young mind a person could not help but think the young mind was filled with large anticipations; some no doubt thinking they might some day be a minister of the gospel, a state senator or possibly president of this great republic. As there have been several men filled the great office of president that have rose from poor and bumble parents, worked when young at the mechanics bench, split rails and cleared the land in the early days of this country, and why not you do likewise? The young ladies delivered many .essays, prologues and ecloguep.all of which were done with great confidence in their ability to accomplish whatever they undertook to do, and some of them may yet become more eminent in proclaiming “women’s political rights” than ever did Kate Stanton and many other notable ladies of the day. The speaking was interspersed with songs by the choir. After the speaking the next thing in order was the treat which made the evening delightful for them. The exercises were closed with a song by the c|ioir, when the congregation dispersed, wishing each other a merry Christmas. • MONROE. The sanctified saints are now asking the particular attention of the Monroe people at Hocker’s hall every night, > j The Maumee Threshers bf Modree are attending church evejjy night. Miss Jessie A spy. of Geneva, te visiting with the Misses Ivy and Grace Simcoke during the holidays. J W * John Good swore out a warikht before ’Squire Simcoke for the arrest of -Gal.' Wells for stealing a lap robe. The arrest was made. A change of venue; was taken to ’Squire Hill of Decatur. The only Christmas tree in Monroe was at the residence of C. W. Hocker last Monday night, proposed by Miss Bessie,and decorated by the host and hostess and invitations were given by Miss Bessie. The tree was laden with many gifand handsomely arranged. The program was ar ranged by Charlie Hocker and an interesting hour was spent in speech making; vbcal and instrumental music. The many warm friends of the Hocker family appreciated the coming together on so happy an occasion. Miss Bessie pleasantly received and entertained her young friends during the evening and no doubt every guest that left the threshold felt their presence was appreciated and we hope that Mr. Hocker and his Winily may live to enjoy many more such occasions. One crfld bleak night a short time ago, an old crippled sick man by the name 4f Henry Young who is poor as poor can be, rode up to the residence of J. P. Johnson at about 11 p.’in. and called for Mr. Jolmsop, who arose and answered the call;. He assisted the man who was about frozen, into his house by the fire and thawed him out, proving to the poor old man that he posessed a heart within his tawny breast, pulsating with as much gratitude and fervent friendship as tliat which glows in .the heart of any man. Also Mrs. Johnson was not deficient of a devotion to that great principleof reciprocal kindness that beautifies the character of Christians. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the loving principled of Damon and Pythias of long ago. ® I ■'*“* v.s;g! Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for yqpr troubles? If not, get a bottle ’litaMnt} relief. This medicine has been JoinHfito be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Female Complaints, exerting a wonderful direct influence in giving, strength and tone to the organs. If you have loss of, appetite, constipation,'headache, fainting Spells or are nervous, sleepless, excitable,jnelancholy or troubled wlw dizzy spells, Electric Bitters is the medl-1 cine you need. 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COUNTY LINE ITEMS. Subscribe for the Democrat and keep posted. G. C. McAlhaney spent his vacation with friends at Salem. Elmer Miller has purchased a farm south of this place. W. F. Johnson is canvassing in this vicinity for the National Stockman. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Friend spent Christmas at Willshire, 0., with H. H. McMurray and family. , Protracted meeting will at Clark’s chapel New Year’s eve. I ZT STEELE. Miss Mary E. Merriman, of Decatur, spent Christmas among triends and relatives at this place. John Hamrick has deserted the Leisure club and stuck up a shingle as a fullfledged saw filer. All persons desiring such work done will be accommodated by calling upon him at his shop on east Main street. Michael Hamrick, formerly of this place, but who has recently been residing near Geneva, is nbw spending the holiday with friends and relatives at this place. G. G. McAlhaney is spending a week’s vacation at this place. ’ William Danner, of Loudenville, Ohio, is the guest of his mother and brother, Amos Danner. FULK-ABHBAUCHER* Last Sunday afternoon at one o’clock occurred the marriage of Mr. W. E. Fulk to Miss Lydia E. Ashbaucher at the bride’s home in French township. As the bride and groom approached the entrance to the room the guests arose to greet them, while Rev. Shefly in a beautiful and impressive •eeremoney pronounced them husband and wife. The bride wore a snow white silk dress and carried a lovely rose on her head. Tile groom wore a dark suit. The bride is the daughter of one of our most industrious and influential farmers near this place. She was brought up on the farm and always possessed a happy and simple country air. The groom is the son of one of our’ leading farmers also, and in his youthful days was provided with everything necessary with which 'he might obtain an education, was a noted pedagogue of this p'lace and is now the present surveyor of Adams county. The following are a list of the presents: Joseph Pease and Mary Hocker, water Mr. and Mrs. Reppert. water set; Godfrey Ashbaucher and Miss Nona Zwick, velvet I rug: W. F. Fulk and wife, set of silver I knives and forks; Mrs; Helena Walker, I lamp: Crist and Benj. GarbfflL lamp; J. H.‘ |Fulk, lemonkde set; JohnJAslibaucher, .lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Baumgartner, Mr. and MPs. Levi Atz, fruit i dish; Eli Myer, lamp; Daniel Beeler, bad spread; Frank Arnold, bed spread; Mis<- Katie M. Voigt, stand cloth;, Daniel P. "Bolds, bed Spread; Mr. and Mrs. Marquis Jahn, two towels; MK“KTTO3Boyd, two towMs; Miss Mary Arnold; table cloth; Albert Reinhart, table cloth; Mrs. Phillip Bonfruit dish; Mrs. David Cluphy. work basket; Mrss Lucy Parrott, fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lichty, fruit dish; Fred AshIbaucher, tea set; Miss Christine Stiner, jwo dozen silver tea spoons; Mary Seuer, I Silver butter knife ; Lena Seuer, two silver Tnapkin ringei 'Win. Yager, slicer; Mr. and Mrs; c. Catwasser, one dozen napkins; I Joseph Bennet, cream pitcher; Miss Julia I E. Parrott, picture; Ben Ashbaucher, picjture easel; Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Neuenjswander. cake stand; Miss Lucinda Hocker Mthad rest: 8. E. Ellingham, gold and silver I plated fruit fork; Miss Emma Bitter, fruit Idish; Mrs. Jacob Mozlman, porcelean tkettle; Mrs. W. Bitman, casket; Mr. and |Mts. Joel Fry, dish and lifter; Mr. and Mrs. Jacdb Myer, bed spread; Mrs. Mary Baumgartner, fruit dish; Miss Amelia Ashbaucher,. dish and lifter; Albert Arnold stable doth; Edward Stelly, fruit dish. I f- ——-

Epworth League Notes. > The devotional meeting last Sunday evening was led by Miss Baughman i and was welk attended.. The- subject was “Concerning the Collection” and i many good thoughts on the subject of giving one’s self were expressed. R. K. Erwin spoke for the official board, most of whom were present A - collection was taken for the benefit of the Epworth home for orphans at , Chicago. i The children and superintendent of I the J unior league added two dollars to ' -the offering of the Senior league. At the literary meeting last Friday evening Mena Meyers read an interesting paper on “The Influence of the Bible on Literature.” Jeff Bryson also presented a characteristic paper, “The Influence of the Bible on Society.” Hymeneal. On Christmas day at 12 o’clock occurred the marriage of Mr. Chancy Sipe to Miss Lena Jqbnson, the charming daughter of Leonard W.Johnson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Payne at the bride’s home in the presence of a host of admiring friends. The following is a partial list of the presents received: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coffee, silver knives and forks; J. M. Johnson, easel; Misses Lizzie and Rosa Johnson, towels; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnson, fruit basket; Ezra Lister, set silver knives and forks; Charles Johnson. whisk holder and broom'; Mr. and Mrs. Markley, <owels; Miss Hattie Markley, silver salt and pepper boxes; M isses Flo and Jennie Johnson, towels; W. A Wisner and wife? table cloth and napkink; L. Johnson and wife, jelly bowl. > x -..-ILL . ■ ,?..■■■■ fwrn r ‘ , I —_ , ". . SEEING IS BBIBUS Come in and see ; our immense stock of HOUDAY MOBS and you will be convinced that we Have the Best Line ; In the City. ' • PRICES A WA* DOWH. COME IN—SMITH. I ~J Christmas. Christmas was observed here as is the usual custoifi, but Christmas eve is the time when all the churches had ■ their entertainments for the little folks. We were unable to reach but one that being the M. E. where tfie Cantata • Wonderland was presented in a manner . that pleased everybody. . II 11 One Dollar No. 1 Jeans Pants sold at 50 cent per pair at Ike Rosenthal's Modern Clothing Store. ' 4tf _________/ — Wanted— A good boy to do general work at the Miesse house. Aged from 16 to 20 years old. Call on or address I. J. Miesse, Dflcatur, Ind. 223-8 41-1 * Wanted-Two or three boarders. I Call on Mrs. . g

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