Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 26 August 1897 — Page 1

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GLUME XLI.

■ lisfl Mamie Miller of \an M ert, Ko spent Sunday in thia city the fct’of Mrs- R K. Allison. ■ mrnev Kalverisky received Kd from Chicago, that his son ■ho had been at death’s door for ■X time, is much improved and ■ now slowly recovering. ■ T K Bobo, as attorney, has filed ■iplaint for divorce, entitled Kristian Longacher vs Mary J. E Lacher. They were married ■nly 19, 1895. Abandonment is WDavid W. Kerr of Blue Creek ■wnship, died last Saturday even ■ e from paralysis, at the age of years. Funeral took place 3Eto cemetery. ■-The electric lights were turned ■r iast night, and was shown that ■ev are what the people want, by hearty cheers which rang out ■pon the’air as soon as the lights ■ade their appearance. Turn on lights. ■frank Albright fell out oi a n... ■ow Tuesday evening and su*tainK serious injuries. In the fall he ■truck something that cut oil part ■f hi* ear and cut a large ga-h in scalp. He is resting easy under ■ physician’s care. ■ The fifteenth annual conference ■f the United Brethren church, be ■au its executive sessions today It ■ill continue five days, adjourning Every citizen of Deca Mi- should extend a hand of wel ■ome to the many visitors who will ■trend the conference during this ■ A large barn lielonging to J. I ■labegger, who lives one mile and north east of Berne, Wednesday afternoon together with the contents, consist■>g of 300 bushels of wheat, 300 jßishels of oats, 55 tons of hay, a ■inner, several head of hogs and ■tber articles. Loss is estimated ■* lIQOO, with no insurance. B The officers of Delphos captured B smooth forger a few days ago ■bile on his way to Decatur. He ■ad already paid his fare to a ■'lover Leaf conductor when arrested, aud his journey came to a ■>dden end. Thank you, gentlereen. for the kindness bestowed; ■re are too busy looking for prosperity to keep our eyes on forgers. ■ A serious accident occurred at ■.ima. Ohio, Friday evening on ■he Northern Ohio railroad, in ■rhich live people were killed and ■wenty-tive seriously injured. A Erie freight crashed into a ■’orthern Ohio excursion which ■Eas standing on the crossing, and the twinkling of an eye five were dashed into eternity, ■nd twenty-five others were badly ■urt. IB Ervin Richards, a young man lives five miles west of GeneBa. was severely hurt about four ago while employed at a ■>nmping station. Both bones in ■be left leg were fractured, and being reduced failed to unite ■nd were causing the young man ■onsiderable misery. Last week it ■as noticed that blood poisoning set ia, and Drs. Costello and ■'homas were called to look after ■>B condition. After a careful ex ■mination it was decided that am■>utation was necessary and they ■wk it off about two inches above ■be knee. The patient is now rest■°k as comfortable as possible un■*er the circumstances. ■ One of the most disgusting sights ■ v er beheld on our streets occurred ■ a 't Monday afternoon. Three ■’omen from the south part of the S’ 'inty appeared on the streets in ■ Uf 'h a beastly state of intoxication ■ a t they were scarcely able to Behind them followed a ■’""d of hooting, yelling boys and ■“■ldren, while the women parad ■*l, entirely oblivious to their snr■“undings. Marshall Cowan arthem as soon as he saw ■beni and conducted them to the K- 1 1 where they were allowed to ■>lier up. Su h acts as these are the dignity of the brute ■Ration and these women should ■* taught a severe lesson. It is ■ 'Bd enough for man to grovel in E, e mire and slough of drunkeness, ■ , nt when women, the beings who ■ -“"uld be the guardians of our ■“Wne, the mothers of our children. ■ ben they, supposed to be the ■ airest of God’s creatures, resort to ■U Ca dishonorable acts as these, it far that they were ■ eao, than be allowed to set such B dQ example before our children.

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Peter Soldner, Philip Schng and Deputy Prosecutor Moran, al! of Berne, were taking in the sights here Monday, a”d they were numerous—that is the sights. Marriage licenses were issued the past week to Henry L. Warner and Florence E Stetler, Morton Christman and Mary Rhoades, Samuel M. Leidy and Alta G. Juday, Martin C. Breiner and Adda Goldier. Marshal Barnes was here from Geneva Tuesday following up some information leading to the location of R. C. Ttsdail, who abruptly left Geneva nearly a year ago, taking with him about 1150 of I. O. O. F lodge funds. The Petoskey excursion of last Tuesday was well patronized at this place. Quite a number from the city and surrounding country took advantage of the low rates and are now basking in the breezes of Northern Michigan. Abraham Walters, one of the early pioneers of this county, died Augnst 5, being aged eighty two years, eight months and two days. He came to this county in 1848. having resided here ever since The funeral took place from Union Chapel. A prize fight was advertised to take place near the state line last night,between a colored “gemmen” and a white man Owing to the absence cf our sp >rting editor we are unable to state whether or not the fight took place or who the the victor was. The boys are going out of their way to congratulate Charles Teeple, the popular C. & E. operator. Charlie of course denies it, but the boys claim they have positive evidence that he has joined the matrimonial ranks. Such being the case the Democrat extends con gratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. T. France entertained a large number of young people Saturday evening in honor of Miss Ethel King, of Little Rock, Arkansas, While the gu- Sts were in the midst of their merriment, the city band appeared on the scene and discoursed some excel lent music to the delight of the young people. Misses Della Ashbaucher, Nell Gilliom and Mabie Engle entertained a number of young friends at the home of the former, last Monday evening in honor of the Misses Lora, Mattie and Jessie Cook, who leave in a short time f r their new home at Paragould, Arkansas. The evening was greatly enjoyed by the guests, and all wished the guests of honor long life and prosperity in their new home. There is more business to the square inch aroun 1 the Calyin Miller & Co. stone quarry than any place else on earth. The north end of town is all agog with people and teams traveling to and from that seat of war Work progresses unabated both day and night and the amount of stone crushed out in twenty four hours i* amazing. In addition quite a good quality of gravel has been unearthed, all of which makes the quarry a good prize within itself. It is sate to predict that the finishing of the present macadamized road will not end work or business at the quarry. It is good for something more and will be “worked” for some time to come. The following persons called during the past week and helped swell the exchequer of the Democrat. This is the kind of prosperity that causes a huge smile to steal over ye editor’s countenance: Page Blackburn, Dyonis Schmitt, B. J. Ter veer, Jacob Abnet, Di. S. D. Beavers, Dan Niblick, C. P. Ehinger, J. T. Merryman, A. K Grubb, Geo. Woodward, Ed. Ehinger, J. Fullenkamp, D. F. Quinn, C. S. Niblick, Geo. Roop, Henry Win ms, Frank Heller, J. A. Lindsey, W. M. Tomlinson. Chris Sherry, Jr., Chris Reppert, David Mettler, G. W. Grimes, E. A. Good, Geo. H. Martz, Wm. Hilgeman, Chris Kauffman, H. J. Egley, Fred Reppert. Eli Reber. Jno B. Jones, Mary Niblick, A. J. Christen, S. E Brown, Chas. Armstrong, Jno. H. Barr, Eph Bentz, Dr. Brayton, A. G. Briggs, Jos. Chrisman, M. M. Herr, Jareckt M’f’g Co., F. J. McWninney, Hiram Pine, J. W Poling, Jno. H. Runyon, Jno. Watson, J. O’Day, W F. Pyle, H Tettman, Chas. Sether, W. D. Huffman, James McDaniel, Rev. L. A. W. Luckey, Jonas Huffman, Wm. Tieman and Rud Lehman.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY. AUGUST 26, 1897.

We are making out statements this week and if you are in arrears one year, you will receive one. Don’t wait however, but come in and settle up the old score, and start new. Settlements once a year is but right, a fact every one will admit. Notice the date on your paper.

The band picnic held at Dailey’s grove last Sunday was not a fullgrown success owing to the inclem ent weather, still the boys realized a neat sum from the venture and will probably give another in the future. The finishing touches are now being put on the receiving vault at Maplewood cemetery. When com pleted it will be one of the finest vaults in the state. The entire structure is bui t of steel and stone and is perfectly secure. Officers of the Erie examined employees in this city last Friday for color blindness. This examination is made to ascertain the condition of sight and is done to pre vent accident* sometimes caused by defective eyesight, in which colors become con fused. As the Misses Ada Mallonee and Edna Sheets and a brother of the latter were driving to this city last Friday morning, their horse be came frightened and ran away, throwing the occupants out of the buggy and severely injuring Miss Sheets. The others were slightly bruised but sustained no serious injuries. Mr. and Mrs. B J. Terveer entertained the city band at their home, corner Fifth and Madison streeis, Tuesday evening. The boys were delightfully entertained by Miss Mamie, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terveer, with vocal and instrumental solos. Light refreshnen*s were served and ihe boys will always carry a warm spot in their hearts for the host and hostess. New circuit court cases filed dur ing the past week, are A. C. Carter vs McDaugh, partition, Mary Ward and Nancy Lee vs Martin Coffman et a), qu et title, Edward Kibler, assignee, vs William W. Shannon, application for order of confirming sale of real estate; Christian Longacher vs Mary I. Longacher, divorce, Henry Keiper vs Catherine Keiper, divorce, Mathias Brandyberry, partition. Bluffton, Ind , Aug, 19. —Another monster picnic and reunion is to be held in the city this fall besides the Sunday school picnic and the soldiers reunion. The local Odd Fellows lodge has decided to muster together here on Sep tember 15 all the brave boys that have successfully straddled the I. O O. F. goat for miles around. Fifteen lodges will be invited to attend, namely; Pennville, Decatur, Hartford City, Huntington, Markle, Ossian, Petroleum, Linn Grove, Montpelier, Zanesville, Van Buren, Geneva, Brown’s Corner aud Mt. Zion. It is estimated that the fifteen lodges should have here on that day between five and six hundred members and as the general public is also invited to come and picnic with the order, the vis* itors should number at least 1,200. —Fort Wayne Journal. A full grown species of the Tom cat laid down in the street at the corner of Main and Marshall streets about two weeks ago and died. Each of the nine lives possessed by this representation of the feline species went out. In all other cities of this size, especially those who sport a street commissioner, the remains would have been removed and buried in short order. But here they were allowed to molder and decay until the stench that arose from this pile of putrid flesh compelled people to seek the other side of the street to keep from being overcome by the obnoxious smell. This plainly shows t!>at our street commissioner does not put in his time looking after the condition of streets or he would have discoved this public nuisance. But then he may be busy figuring up the number of days between now and the time his term of office expires. “Oh, let it be soon. Whereas, the streets of our city are in a perfect condition. Nit! Nitt! ! Nitttlll Therefore be it resolved, that the office of street commissioner be abolished at once to allow the said commissioner a much needed rest. Passed by a unanimous vote.

A telegram reached the city Tuesday afternoon announcing the death of Jacob Hamburger, which occurred at Cincinnati, Oh>o. The deceased was 83 years years of age and was the father of Mrs. Herman Franklin of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Don Goche of Ft. Wayne, spent Sunday in the ci'y the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs Ed. Eh'nger. Sunday evening a small party of friends were entertained at pedro at the home of the Ehinger’s in honor of the visitors. We wish to insure the teaches and others who attend the institute next week, that ample arrangements have been perfected for the entertainment of everybody. The instructors and others who will take part in the proceedings, are the best that can be secured. This city will be well represented at the national encampment of the G. A. R., held at Buffalo this week. A large number of the veterans left Sunday night in a body, accompanied by several of our well known citizens. After viewing the sights of the encampment they will vi*it Niagara Falls and other points of interest. Commssioner Brake met with a serious accident last week which will keep him confined to the house for some time. While working on his farm near the city, engaged in loading heavy timber, he was struck by a rolling log and had two ribs broken and two others slightly fractured. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery. The great game of base ball is over. Promptly at 2:30 yesterday afternoon the Fats and Leans, headed by the city band, marched to the field of battle The players were dressed in gaudy uni forms and made a grand appear ance as they took their positions, when play was called. The game was started without any preliminary 7 practice and was replete with thrilling plays from beginning to end. Os course as waste be expected considerable wrangling was indulged in, but John T. France, who acted as umpire, promptly settle 1 each dispute with a flint rock rile and a pair of navy pistols He was dressed as a typical western cow boy and his decisions were prompt and full of force, backed up by his arsenal. At the end of the game the score stood 17 to 15 in favor of the Leans. A large crowd was present and the gate receipts which are estimated to be about S4O, will be donated to charity. The much discussed electric light plant which has been built on paper by the Citizens Electric Light Co., has been purchased by the city. At a meeting of the council held last Wednesday evening, the deal was completed. Previous to taking up the electric light question a few minor transactions were completed and a few bills were allowed, among which were, M Englehart $8.40, W. H. Niblick $18.71. The cityengineer made another estimate on the completed portion of the new brick street and contractor Woods was allowed $2,400. The question of transferring the electric light plant to the city was then taken up and a number of resolutions em bodying that fact were made and passed. The amount of the transfer was $14,875 together with an expense incurred of S4O 50. No money was passed in the transaction, the city merely assuming the payment of bonds to the amount of $5,875 already issued and secured by mortgage on the plant and issuing additional bonds to the amount of $9,000. The money secured on these bonds has been placed into the hands of D’French Quinn, who has been named as trustee, to pay the money to the contractors as fast as the work is completed. The Citizens Electric Light Companynow remains in name only. AU of its belongings have been transferred to the city, as was predicted by the Democrat would be done, and the city now holds the sack. Thus has another monument been erected to the memory of this republican administration.

A number of the young friends of Miss Lena Heine made a sudden call last Thursiay evening at the home of Dyonis Schmidt on First street, to remind the young lady that another year had been added to her life. The evening was spent in having a general good time. The State Fair will offer big attractions this year and has arranged a splendid program. Four big days are assured: Tuesday being Children’s and Old Soldiers’ day, Wed. nesday Indianapolis day, Thursday Governor’s day and Fsiday Military day. Low railroad rates have been secured for the week. Hobert Franklin Johnson, the youngest son of Franklin Johnson and wife, died at the home of his parents in Blue Creek township, last Saturday evening at an early hour, after a very short i'lness with congestion of the brain. The funeral took place Monday, being in charge cf Rev. Kohne at the Bethel church. Mr. E. Ashcraft, former editor of the Decatur Journal, has accepted the chair of history, civics and political economy in the Chattanooga, (Tenn.,) Normal University. He is a graduate of the Valparaiso Normal School and the Taylor University and is fully competent to fill the place for which he has been chosen. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Deputy Auditor Lewton and Miss Hattie Florence Magley, the same to be consummated at the bride’s home next Wednesday evening. The many friends of the contracting parties are saving up an extra supply of rice for the occasion. Both are well known and prominent society young people. A special "Session of the city council was held Tuesday morning to consider a bill for extras presented by E. Woods, the contrac tor, for the Main and Winchester brick streets. Several places along the street were found to need additional filling and for this work he asked the city to allow the sum of $2,000. After considerable arg ument by the members of the conn cil it was decided not to make any allowance, believing that Mr. Woods should have examined the street before accepting the contract, and that they were not liable for his error of judgment. A proposition was submitted by J. D. Edwards to light the city this week during the meeting of the U. B. conference, for the sum of $23.52 The council was evidently ashamed of its former action in ordering the lights turned off and were eager to have them turned on again, if only for a short time. So for a few evenings we will be able to walk in the light. Miss Dollye Schafer, the handsome and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schafer, made her initial bow before a Decatur audience last Thursday even ing. In June she graduated with the highest honors from the Philadelphia School of Art and Oratory. Since that time her legion of friends and acquaintances have been anxiously awaiting the op portunity of seeing her appear be fore an audience and the public. This gratification has been fulfilled, and the verdict rendered by the crowded house of spectators, was unanimous that she deserved the honors of her class, and that some day her name and reputation will extend beyond the narrow confines of any one place. It was her first appearance and that fact, no doubt, made it somewhat trying, but if it was, the audience could not detect it. Her rendition and imitation of the various programmed characters, were perfect, her character and manner pleasing and unassuming, and in all' it was the best elocutionary entertainment ever given in this city. This is said without any degree of flattery, for Miss Schafer is deserving of considerable csedit. She always had an ambition to educate herself in the elocutionary arts, and it was to gratify that ambition that she readily gave up the pleasures of her parents and home, and spent one year in constant study and training. She may feel well repaid for the aggravating hours of hard work, for she has gratified her desires, distinguished her name and honored herself at the same time. We predict for her a very flattering career. The musical renditions that helped compose the program were also of a very high order.

CIRCULATION 2400 WEEKLY.

NUMBER 24

The State Fair tor 1897 will be an interesting meeting, for the managers have made many departures from the old program, and will present many new and attractive features. The railroads will offer low rates to Indianapolis during that week, and our people who wish to visit the Capital City will find this the most profitable and pleasant week of the year, Frank M. Schirmeyer, Andrew Appleman and Henry H. Meyers came home Tuesday night afeer a week spent in sight-seeing in Nebraska. They covered many portions of that fairy garden spot and saw fanning that is farming. The weather was superb and the trip enjoyable throughout. They report the crops all in excellent condition and prospects good for bountiful yields. Rev. J. W. Lower, of Lima, 0., arrived here last Thursday, since which time he has been assisting Pastor Shepherd with the many details preparatory to the opening of conference, which begins its sessions today. Rev. Lower at one time was in charge of the appointment here, afterwards being presiding elder of the Lima, Ohio, district for a number of years. He is a brother of Joseph Lower, one of our prosperous aud suburban farmers. After a continuous business career of twenty-five years, B. J. Terveer Monday sold his large stock of hardware, wagons, Huggies, etc , and on January 1, 1898, will retire fiom active business. His familiar figure will lie missed in business circles, after all these long years, during which time he has always led and never followed in the wake of business progression. Mr. Terveer has been prominent in all matters appertaining to the welfare of this city, being public spirited in pushing ahead any ob ject of worth or merit. All this has nad much to do with his suc- . ess attained, and he can now retire and live in ease. It is gratifying indeed, to be p aced in such enviable circumstances, but his good fortunes have been well earned and deserving. His successors after the first of next year will be Sheriff Peter P. Ashbauch er and Charles K. Bell, both well ki own and well fitted to successfully continue the business. Here is wishing them success in advance. Yesterday morning at 5:30 the large boiler owned by P W. Smith & Co., used in their saw mill in this city, exploded with terrific force and fatally injured one person and seriously injured another. At the time of the explosion but two persons were in the engine room, Will Lewis, the engineer, who acts in the capacity of night watch and Vernie, the seven-year-old son of Clarence Reynolds, who had remained with Lewi* during the night on account of sickness at home. At the time of the explosion Lewis was near the throttle attending to some duties while the boy was seated on a bench at the north end of the boiler. The force of the explosion blew out the north end of the boiler and carried the boiler off its foundation in a souther y direction. The north wall of the engine room which is built of brick, was completely shattered and brick were blown a distance of two hundred feet. The boy was blown out of the room onto the lumber docks aud was picked up in a dying condition, while the engineer was found near the scene of the explosion seriously injured although not necessarily fatal. People who reside in the neighborhood say the noise made by the escaping steam was terific, although when the explosion occurred the report was not very loud. No cause is known for the explosion although it is thought by many that the engineer had allowed the water in the boiler to run low and was turning in cold water which caused it to explode. The boiler is one which had gone through the recent fire at the mill, and although it had been thoroughly overhauled, some people believe that parts were left defective by standing in the extreme heat and which could not be detected at the time the boiler was repaired. Be that as it may, the accident is to be regreted for all parties concerned. To the families of the injured the city extends the hand of sympathy and earnestly hopes that the wounds will not prove as serious asex;-ect-ed. Since the above was w ritten the little boy has died without regaining