Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 29 September 1898 — Page 1

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VOLUME XLII.

vv m Sheets of Berne. has re-j slrs ; from Detroit. Michigan, where “ r . > t week she has been at- ; |(,r ! be r P the second grand millinery T 1 Isnv's Poland China hog sale /■ ,h, ( ] for Thursday, October 6, tori' anu The following subscribers have paid , „„,,al mite to the editor this week KemXt: M. Colehin, Mrs. r lDillerv. E. R. Merriman, Wm. F» nk DiHery, Stuckev, K g BoI,'TF CoS«-.C. H. Elz..y, S J- F i“ i; bar Ins Ernst. Ezra Reber, EuB ’“\lorrow. Frank McConnel, Fred s d ”TH«ler.A Carter, W.F. £,ig and John J. Soldner. That quail are going to be more plentiful this year than usual is evinc'd by the number which have L seen about the city lately. Alevervday a covy is seen about the business part of town and on Tuesdav Patrolman John Miebers eapturt'd a poor frightened bird which had flown into Page Blackburn s L, store. Laver feels justly proud, of his first arrest and expects soon to be appointed cheif. The handsome painting which has been displayed in the show windows of various business houses during the past four weeks and which was the work of Decatur’s talented young artist, Medrick P. Miller, was lotteried off at Beattv's newstand Monday evening. Dr.’A. L. DeVilbiss was the bolder of number thirty-seven, the lucky ticket and the doctor is jubilant accordingly- The picture is a handsome one and will be an artistic decoation to the walls of the DeVilbiss mansion. The present intention of the Administration is to send to Cuba a garrison force tothe island of about4o,oootroops in addition to the force now in Santiago under the command of General Lawton. At least half of them will be volunteers. Within two weeks orders will be issued for the movement to Cute for the first 10,000 of the permanent garrison, and the expectation now is that they will sail from the United States about October 10th. The troops will be followed quickly by others until the entire force of 4< 1,000 has been established on the island.

The season of the year has again arrived when local weather prophets are in evidence on every hand. There are many people living who have a distinct recolection of that "cold Xew Year" away back in war times. Many who were not in existence at that time have oft heard of and read of that dreadfully cold winter. According to the weather fiends the coining winter will be a repetition of that memorable winter. They say it’s going to be cold because the corn husks are unusually heavy. This is not all. The muskrats are taking the precaution toenclose their houses with double walls. These are never-failing signs »d people had better prepare for the (oldest winter known to this generation. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the dedication of the new school house at Williams was postponed till Saturday evening, Oct. 1. The following program will be rendered on that date: Opening services. Rev. Jones; song by the school; instrumental music, Belle Evans; instrumental music, Scheiferstein broth "I se of libraries in Schools,” D. B. Erwin; solo, C. D. Kunkle; instrumental music Elijah Houck; solo, John Evans;instrumental music, Mrs. hark J. Lutz; Talks by various ones on the subject of “libraries;” instrumental music, Mrs. C. D. Kunkle; violin solo, Sherman Kunkle; dedicalofy address, Sup. Brandyberry; miscellaneous and adjournment. Come M enjoy yourself. The Hoagland hand will be present and discourse some fine music. ®. v far the most severe thunder storm known here for several years. I»ssed over the city last Saturday afternoon. The storm broke in all its ‘t'ty about two o’clock and lasted for “tore than two hours. The lightning owever, though very sharp, seemed “Passfrom cloud to cloud, and not damage is reported. During e early part of the storm the barn the county farm was struck and ree persons were rather seriously | lan no l a^ ad J’ hurt. They were Wis1 Breiner, Elmer Cook, and a ■ ng man named Light, who was JU sixteen years old. When the i r ® e °tnmenced the men were pass.l?? ° u ” dl(> roa d an( l stepped into a barn. The lightning " } ck the roof of the barn, tearing ea P ,ec ® out and then passed Dart* 1 r‘i s * de wall and tore away °t the stone foundation. The the f Wer j a b°ut five feet from where «> o °n n^ a J' on "’as torn away, and w a , j a badly stunned. Young Light itwa- 11^ dle worst and for a while the ‘ 10 ?^ ht he would not stand an ( | 5 (?“*“ but he as well as Breinei nieeh n » alon 8 ' , • D- D. Clark is attending of da,, nt Sports that they are all out ioslr JP 1 "’ it was an exeeedis tot n OSe ca The loss to the barn M ®°re than fifty dollars.

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Chris. Myers and wife celebrated i the anniversary of their wedding day I last Thursday. A number of their friends were invited in to spend the exening and the occasion was an enjoyaole one. The thirteenth annual reunion of the 89th Indiana infantry and the 9th Indiana battery will be held at Greentown. October 11 and 12. All old comrades, their wives and families, are invited to meet with them and help keep sweet memories of long ago [ bright upon the altar of patriotism. > A number from this city will attend. ; Joshua Bright and daughter, Gertrude, have just returned home from a visit near Browerville, Minn., where the former has a farm. Mr. Chas. Sautbine, his son-in-law, has charge of the farm. Mr. Bright has been keeping a herd of Poland China hogs on his farm there, but has sold his entire herd to L. F. Sarff of near Browersville, who will carry on the business. Mr. Bright will give his whole attention to his herd of Poland Chinas in Adams county, and will make it one of the best herds in Indiana. The Fort Wayne Sentinel says: Martin Keplinger, a drug clerk of Markle, has commenced suit in the I Wells circuit court for a divorce from his wife, who is in the insane asylum. Keplinger was refused a divorce in Huntington because he sent thejudge of the circuit court a ten-dollar bill in a letter which asked the divorce be granted him. Judge Watkins returned the money and sent Knplinger to jail for contempt of court. He then moved across the line into Wells county and began suit. Judge Vaughn has the case under advise ment.

Monday morning the famous old town clock in the court house tower which has done duty for more than twenty years was removed by Auth & Sons, the jewelers. The clock stopped at 7:40 and for a few weeks our citizens will look heavenward to see the time of day in vain. Auth & Sons have the contract of removing the clock from the old tower, cleaning it and replacing in the new tower. They gave bond for the amount of SI,OOO that the work would be well done and that the clock would do as good work after being placed in its new home as it has heretofore done.

Miss Josießupertof Battle Creek, Michigan, spent several days in the city this week the guest of T. W. Watts and family. Miss Rupert is a typo in the job department of the Review and Herald office at Battle Creek, and while in the city made this office a very pleasant call. The Review and Herald job office is one of the largest establishments in thewest printing several magazines and at least fifteen Sunday school publications, besides doing a large amount of book work and other job work. The office started a few vears ago and was then a comparatively small concern. It grew rapidly however,and now employs more than three hundred printers and pressmen. Miss Rupert left for her home yesterday.

Geneva, the capitol of the southern part of this county is becoming a regular bowery in itself. During the past three months there has been all sorts of shooting and cutting afrays in the town. The latest one reported occured last Friday morning, when Joe McCroskey and E. A. Ault met in Wegmillers saloon. They got into some sort of a quarrel and finally’ came to blows. McCroskey used a knife and Ault received three very severe cuts, one a gash seven inches long, which reached the intestines on the left side, another just above it, five inches long, but not as deep and a third in the neck. The victim is still alive but is in a very precarious condition. McCroskey has been arrested. The Law and Order League, recently organized at Genera, has certainly not tamed the citizens to any great extent yet as such excitements as this have become regular amusements in that city. The following from the PolicvHolder will be of interest to the holders of special contract life insurance in Decatur: Through the law firm of Brown. Carson & Moore, of Indianapolis the receiver of the late Globe Insurance Co,, recently brought suit to test that company’s right to issue special contracts, or in other words to pay dividends to certain policy-hold-ers" and not to all of them. The suit was brought in the name of the receiver of that company against George Kahlo. The facts developed on the trial of the case were that said defendant took out a policy in that company agreeing to pay t,u nng t :he continuance of the contract a specified yearly premium. The directors of the company entered into a special contract with said defendant whereby he was to participate in the profits of the company, a privilege not to all the policy holders, and that m pursuance to said special contract dividends were paid to the defendant. The receiver demanded judgment cox ering the amount paid the defeuda "}’ s i -special contract" dividend, with hiteres on same. The court, after hiring the evidence and argument of the council, rendered judgment in dividends paid and interest on the| same. 1

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. 1898.

Hon. James Moran, the popular young attorney from Portland was looking after legal affairs here Tuesday. James is the democratic nominee for prosecutor in Jay county, and as he is quite a hustler we feel confident of his success. That was an audience of genuine music-lovers which greeted the Schumann Concert Company last evening, and it is drawing it mild to say that every one came away delighted. The programme was full of rich musical gems, and each one was rendered to perfection. Every number was applauded tothe echo, and there was an irresistible persistence of encores. The responses were always pleasantly and willingly given, and thus the programme was doubled. Lima Daily News. At Bosse’s opera house Wednesday evening, October 5. Jerry Archer announces that he will offer for sale at his farm three miles southeast of this city on Tuesday, Oct. 4, the following personal property: One five year old horse, one two year old colt, spring colt, four milch cows, two yearling steers, one bull, two spring calves, thirty head of ewes, two buck lambs, three brood sows with pigs, surrey, set of light harness, three dozen chickens, hay in mow, corn in field, oats in bin and many many other articles. The terms of the sale are all sumsof three dollars or less, cash in hand, for sums over that amount a credit of nine months will be given with approved security. Charles M. France will act as auctioneer. Cards are out announcing that the marriage of Mr. Frank Orcutt, of Ridgeville, and Miss Eva Smith of this city, occurred at the Presbyterian parsonage on Saturday, September 24, 1898. Both the bride and groom are well known to most of our readers. Miss Smith is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of ’Squire James H. Smith of this city. Mr. Orcutt is | a son of \\ illiam Orcutt, the popular traveling salesman, and was for a I number of years a resident of Deca- | tur. They have an army off friends here who wish them nothing but happiness and prosperity. The young couple will be “at home” in their cozy cottage on Main street, Ridgeville, Indiana, after October first. The Democrat extends congratulations. The sad news that Harry Rosenthal for many years one of our hustling ’ young business men, had become suddenly insane at the Normandie hotel in Lima, Ohio, was received last Friday. Harry has many friends here, who are sorry to hear of his terrible misfortune and hope he may soon recover. The strain on his mind was caused by over work in opening up their new store at Lima, and eminent physicians say that with rest and the proper medical attendance he will soon be alright. The Cincinnati Enquirer in a dispatch from Lima said: | Harry Rosenthal, who came to this I city several weeks ago from Decatur, I Ind., and engaged in the clothing business, went suddenly insane at the Normandie hotel early this morning, and after the guests had exhausted their efforts to quiet him, the police were sent for, and it took several officers to prevent him from doing himself and those around him harm. He was taken to the jail and locked lin a padded cell. Later in the day [ he was taken before Probate Judge ; Robb, declared insane, and was taken to the Toledo asylum.

A business deal of rather large proportions was consumated last Friday evening, whereby Kern, Brittson & Beeler, the well known young clothing and shoe merchants of this city, became the owners of the mammoth clothing stock heretofore owned by Isaac Rosenthal. More than sixteen years ago Ike Rosenthal located in this city with a clothing store, and since that time has been knownasone of Decatur’s leading merchants. His business has increased constantly and his trade was one of the largest in the county, and the fact that he had sold his stock came as quite a surprise to our citizens. About a year ago Ike concluded to sell out his business and advertised a closing ..out sale. He changed his mind, however, and continued in business until the present time. The exact consideration has not been made public, but it will no doubt reach several thousand dollars. Kern, Brittson & Beeler, the firm who are now owners of the stock and who will close the same out between this and the first of the year, certainly deserve the name of American hustlers. The two senior members of the firm came to the citv in October, 1893 and purchased the Henry Voglewede stock of boots and shoes. They paid exclusive attention to this business until 1896, when they purchased the large clothing stock of Ehinger & Mevers, just across the street from their shoe store, taking posession in August. It was at this time that Mr. Beeler entered the firm and they have since been known as Kern. Brittson & Beeler. That their present venture will lie a success is already conceded. Mr. Rosenthal has not fully decided where he will locate or just what business he will go into, but says he has retired from the clothing business for good. He will remain in this city for several months at least.

A number of our citizens attended : the democratic jubilee at Ft. Wayne, Monday evening. Congressman Bail v, the democratic leader of the house of i epresentatives was the orator and his speech was one of the best ever heard in Ft. Wayne. Andy Sprague no longer wears the i blue of Uncle Sam, but walks the; street attired in civilian’s garb. After ! nearly four months of mule shoeing he concluded that life at home was more preferable, and he turned his job over to a big Irishman who was I at Lexington looking for such a snap. I Andy liked his job and enjoyed camp life, still he prefered being at home. He will open his shop shortly and begin work here again. Bluffton Chronicle. The circuit court has recorded the following since last week: German Building & Loan Association vs John i L. Laisure et al, judgment for plaintiff for 8389.09. Decatur Investment Company vs William Drake, jr et al, judgment for plaintiff for 855.70. Dan. P. Bolds vs City of Decatur, dismissed. State vs Frank Carey, fined $lO and costs. State vs Frank Kelley, continued. Lem Heller vs David’ N. Eckrote, admr., dismissed Effie Trim vs John Trim, set for trial Oct. 3. Daniel J. Coffee vs Michael Smith, et al, set for trial Oct. 19. Margaret Jacobs, et al, vs George K. Jacobs, commissioners report approved. Margaret Jacobs vs George K. Jacobs, the law firm of France & Son allowed $75. Work upon the removal of the old tower at the court house and the building of the new one has begun in earnest, and from now on until its completion, the scene about the public square will be a busy one. The circuit court belongings absolutely necessary for the holding of court have been removed into the G. A. R. hall in the Forbing building and court was opened at that place last Monday. A large number of employes are now engaged in removing the old tower and laying the stone foundation for the new. T. Ernst, the janitor, has charge of the removal of the tower and Woods & Mann have the contract for the building of the new one. It is thought the work will be completed in about two months. Plans have been made to make the literary work of the high school more practical and more interesting than ever before. In order to get the most possible out of the work, we most cordially invite each and every citizen to visit us on these particular days. In these exercises we expect to treat of such subjects as will interest our citizens. For instance on one day we shall treat the subject of farming, hardware and milling. Boys and girls will read essays upon such subjects as will treat of the raising of grain, mining of ores, making of steel, etc. On this day we expect to have with us representative men from each of the above mentioned callings. One week from next Friday will be editorial day. On this day we expect to have present each of the editors who will tell us of the “ups and downs” of the printer’s life. The complete program will be arranged and published within a few days. Everybody speaks favorably of this step and is willing to give their effort to make it a success. Watch the columns of the papers for a program and then arrange your work so as to be able to accept the invitation. W. F. Brittson, Supt. Business changes in this city have certainly been numerous during the past year, a number of our largest and best retailing houses having changed hands within that time. The latest one occurred last Tuesday when the firm of Holthouse. Schulte & Falk sold their immense clothing store to Schulte, Falk A Ehinger. Peter Holthouse retires from business after twenty-seven years continuous labor in the business. During that time he lias, as the head of the firm, by his honesty and splendid management established a large business in every department of his store, and he has a host of friends who regret to see him out of the clothing business. The new member to the firm is Robert A. Ehinger, the well known young clothier, who was for a number of years connected with the firm of Ehinger & Meyers, as leading salesman. Bob is without a doubt one of the best clothing men in Decatur, and we bespeak for him as well as the entire firm, unlimited success. The firm will lie known as Schulte, Falk & Ehinger, and as the three members are young men of sterling worth and ability, there can be no possible doubt of them retaining the enviable reputation of the old firm. The interior of their large store will be entirely remodeled. new shelving, new casings, and new tables will be added. A handsome private office will lie constructed at the rear of the room and when completed it will be one of the neatest and best arranged business rooms in this part of the state. Mr. Holthouse, the retiring member of the firm, will look after the collections of all accounts of the old establishment, and will also devote more attention than he has heretofore done to his business at Redkey. Indiana. Me extend the hand of congratulation to Schulte, Falk & Ehinger, and wish them unlimited success for the futuie.

John C. Moran of Berne, will soon leave for some well reputed law school, where he will devote a year in training himself for advancement in his chosen profession. During his absence the legal business there will be looked after by Frank Cotteral, the old war horse of that locality. John is a bright young boy, and will make his mark before many years pass by. The excursion to eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania, which left here over the Erie railroad Tuesday morning, was i quite a success. One hundred and forty tickets were sold by Agent DeLong, and 1219 were sold between Huntington and Kenton. These excursions have become very popular, and are run every two years. Most of those who went from this county will visit friends at Youngstown, Ohio, and Beaver Falls, Pa. Attorney General Ketchman has decided that those members of the old militia who entered the volunteer army are no longer connected with the state organization. Consequently Indiana is at present without a state guard. The question of a new organization will be considered at once. The state law allows forty-eight companies in this state, but limits the number of privates in each company to seventytwo. In reorganization it has been decided to give the old militia companies the first chance of entering, but because of the limited number allowed in each company of the state troops some will necessarily have to drop out. No trouble is anticipated in this direction, however, as it is believed that many will withdraw of their own accord. S. C. Nieman returned Monday morning from Lexington, Ky., where he has charge of a supply store just outside the soldier’s camp. Kirk left this city a few days after the boys were called out. He joined them at Camp Mount, where he run a refreshmentstandin with the regimental lines. When the soldiers were ordered to Chickamauga, he went with them and while there was appointed regimental suttler. In a few weeks, however, this position was abandoned by the government and Kirk moved his stand outside the lines of the encampment where he continued to do business. He went with the boys from there to Newport News and then to Lexington, where he is still located. He says the present camping grounds are the best and the most beautifully located of any they have yet had. He says the boys are alright and are enjoying themselves as much as they possibly could under existing circumstances. Mr. Nieman will return to Lexington in a few days and will go with the boys to Cuba or wherever they are ordered. His friends here are glad to hear of his success and wish him a continuance of the same. An inspection of the gas fields was the privilege and pleasure accorded a number of Decatur business and professional gentlemen last Thursday. The party was headed by that ever persevering John S. Bowers, assisted by Godfrey Christen, manager and secretary of the local board of the Logansport & Wabash Valley Gas Company. The remaining party were W. H. Niblick, John T. France, Dr. J. S. Boyers, Mayor Beatty, W. H. Lee, F. M. Schirmeyer, P. J. Hyland, Dick Townsend, .C. M. Kenyon and Lew Ellingham, of this city, A. G. Briggs, manager of the branch at Geneva, Jeff Lehman, holding the same ca- ! pacity at Berne, and A. T. Beckweg, ! the company's traveling auditor, of i Lafayette. The party left over the Clover Leaf, landing in that little town of Bluffton during the wee sma’ hours of the morning. After a hurried luncheon a carryall conveyed the party eighteen miles to Pennville in time for breakfast, which Daddy Kover i spread before the hungriest set of I mortals that ever sat around a table ■of grace. The breakfast was a gem ' in its line and touched the spot just right. About ten o’clock we landed in the heart of the gas field which supplies the consumers in this city, and if all of them could personally inspect and note the large number of abandoned wells, the numerous and mammoth machinery, pipes and a thousand and one other things connected with the operation of the Decatur gas plant, they would readily conclude that every one has their troubles. Thousands of dollars are being invested in additional engines, pumps and everything else you could think of, making an outlay of money that must lie enormous. -This is a prominent feature of the Logansport & Wabash Valley people. They do not stop for expense to render good service, and for this every consumer congratulates themselves as well as the company. Gas, lots of it and all the time is a luxury every one can be proud of, and that is what we have had ever since the present company assumed control of the management here. They are good business people and deserve to make money. Manager Bowers has a naural gift in managing corporate interests. He is persevering, an untiring worker, and much of the splendid service is due I to his energetic and business methods. Dinner was served at the company s cottage by Mrs. Linebeck, and such a feast it 'makes us hungry to even think of it.

CIRCULATION 2400 WEEKLY

NUMBER 29

About fifteen ladies of the Methodist church of this city attended the district lyceum convention at Monroeville yesterday. Mrs. Daniels of this city, is president of the organization, and delivered an eloquent address at yesterday’s meeting. Mrs. Jennie Studabaker also read an interesting paper. Among those who attended were Mesdames Hale. Heller. Myers, Hooper, Rice, Lenhart, Daniels, Studabaker, Kenyon. Merryman, Champer and Archbold. Yesterday was missionary day at the convention and all report a splendid meeting. When the first number on the Schumann’s spiritual bill of fare was called last night at the Olympia opera house, there was an auditor for every seat, above and below. That’s the kind of greeting these great artists always get here, and they have won this popularity on their strict merits, without the adventitious aid of purchased puffing. Every member of the company is an artist, and the selections cover the whole wide field of high-grade music. The company excels both in instrumental and vocal work, and the rapturous demand for encores at the conclusion of every number shows plainly the delight afforded and the high appreciation of the work of this matchless organization. At Bosse opera house Wednesday evening, October 5. The wedding bells at the St. Marys, Catholic church again chimed out their happy notes yesterday morning at nine o’clock at which time Dr. Charles S. Clark and Miss Rosa Meibers were united in marriage by Father Wilkens. The ceremony was a beautiful and impressive one. Misses Anna Radamacher and Clara Voglewede served as bridesmaids and Charles Voglewede and Frank Barthel as groomsmen. After the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a ride about the city and at noon an elegant dinner was served at the home of the bride on north Third street. The bride is the highly accomplished daughter of John Meibers, and has been a favorite and leader of society here during the past few years. Dr. Clark has for some time been one of Decatur’s leading physicians and although he had been classed as an incorigable old bachelor, he will no doubt be welcomed among the ranks of the benedicts. A large number of friends from Louisville, Toledo. Dayton and other cities attended the wedding. The happy, young couple will be at home after October Ist at their elegantly furnished home on Seventh street. The Democat joins with the numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs Clark, in wishing for them every happiness. Charles Philippi, better known in this city as Charles Peterson, and Mrs. Nettie Dull, known here as Mrs. Charles Peterson, have come to grief and are now languishing in the county jail. Just a year ago this month Philipi struck town and secured a job with Charles Spencer who was then putting in the poles for the new electric plant. Charles claimed to hail from Toledo and gave his name as Peterson. He was an excellent laborer and when the plant was completed he was given a position as lineman for the city. In a few days a lady, who Philippi claimed was Mrs. Peterson, his wife, arrived and they immediately went to housekeeping on Fourth street. They attended strictly to their own business and gained the confidence of a number of our best citizens. About three months ago the council decided that Charles was worth more money to them than he had been re ceiving and his pay was accordingly increased. Everything went along smoothly until last Monday, when a lady giving her name as Mrs. Charles Philippi, with her two children, registered at the Park hotel. She hunted up Prosecutor Smith at once and swore out a warrant for the arrest of Charles Philippi, alias Charles Peter son, and Mrs. Nettie Dull, alias Mrs. Charles Peterson, charging them with adultery. Mrs. Philippi said that she and Charles Philippi were married in 1888 at Fort Wayne. They lived there for several years, moved from there to Miamisburg, Ohio, where they resided until about a year ami a half ago, when Charles met Mrs. Dull at a road house near their home. Mrs. Dull was proprietor of the place, and it seems Philippi fell madly in love with her at sight. They eloped, went to Ohio City, were arrested, escaped the officers and came to this city. Mrs. Philippi learned of their whereabouts and concluded to prosecute them. Philippi was arrested Monday afternoon and taken before Mayor Beatty, where he pleaded “guilty” to the charge of adultery and was given twenty-five dollars fine and thirty days in jail. Mrs. Dull was then ar rested and taken before the Mayor and plead “not guilty.” Her trial was set for nine o’clock Tuesday morning. J. T. Merryman appeared for the defense and D. E. Smith for the state. The trial lasted several hours, but the evidence was conclusive and she was fined ten dollars and costs and sent to jail for twenty days. The supposed Mr. and Mrs. Peterson had acquired a number of friends during their stay here and the affair created quite a little excitement. Mrs. Philippi returned to her home Tuesday afternoon.