Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 28 February 1901 — Page 1

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VOLUME XLIIII.

Mrs. D. E. Studabaker entertained i few guests at six o’clock dinner Thursday evening and we are willing to stake our honor upon the good merits of both the dinner and entertainment. Don L. Quinn, left Monday morning for a trip through the south, representing the Decatur Egg Case Company. He wilj look after some business of importance at New Orleans and other large cities. Seymour Worden was intown Tues dav. it being his first visit here since the angry breezes of real winter set in. He has been afflicted withlagrippe for several weeks, and it came in no mild form either, aud this has caused him to be housed for some time. A case has been filed against Nicholas Sehafer charging him with obstructing the view in his Monroe street saloon after 11 p. m. The ease was called before ’Squire Smith Tuesday afternoon, but upon motion of the defendant was postponed until ten o’clock this morning. The foundation stone for the handsome Studabaker block to be erected the coming summer, is now on the ground ready for the stone masons, and when the weather permits, work will no doubt begin. Hiram Elder the Marion architect, is drawing the plans for the new structure. Subscriptions have caller! on us this week for the purpose of paying dues to the Democrat as follows: Levi N. Hendricks, Martin Kirschner. A. N. Acker. A. C. Gregory, E. S. Christen, Wm. Worden, Louis Gehrig. A. P. Carter, F. F. French, J. W. McKean, Jr., Mrs Joseph Parent, Lewis Kiine, Fred Whitfeldt, J. W. Merirman, C. A. Neuenschwander, Louis Fruchte, F. M. Stults and W. H. Stults. J. S. Bowers, E. X. Ehinger, Dyonis Schmidt, John Smith and A. G. Briggs left Saturday night for their fishing and general outing trip through the south. They will visit with R. B. Allison and family at Fogartyville, Florida, a few days. R. K. Allison expected to go with them but was prevented from same on account of business duties. He will probably leave today and will be with them within a few days. C. W. Hocker last week purchased a gigantic landmark on Ed. Layman’s farm two and one-half miles west of town, in the shape of a large elm which he will turn into hoops at his factory. One five foot log cut from the base was so large that it could not lie used, it being between six and seven feet in diameter, a twelve, foot cut next to it measures almost five feet at the top and contains between 1.500 and 2,000 feet of lumber This tree is known to be one of the largest landmarks in Jackson county.Brownstown Telephone. William Gerger, arrested about ten days ago charged with stealing a horse from parties at Markle, is again a free man. having been acquitted by a jury in the Adams circuit court. His trial came up Monday afternoon and continued until eleven o’clock Tuesday morning when the jury retired. Alter ten hours’ deliberation they returned a verdict of not guilty*! It was practically admitted that Gerger took the horse, but the state failed to prove the intent. Prosecutor Moran had charge of the case, while Attorneys Bobo of this city and Boyd of Markle, defended. Says the Sunday Republican Gazette, Lima, Ohio: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eicher, who have been living in a nicely furnished home at 418 north Metcalf street, have separated, the latter going to her former home in Canton where her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Rideout, reside, and the former disposing of their household goods. Mr. Eicher is a train dispatcher on the D. At L. N. and they wen* married n few months ago. He states his wife has made frequent visits to her home, the length of her visits extending each time until now the separation is complete. Mr. Eicher is an excellent young man and his friends sympathize deeply with him in his trouble, which they are satisfied is not due to him.

The Rosenthal property, corner of hirst and Jefferson stiwts; was partially destroyed by fire aliout seven oclock Tuesday morning. Fred B. • ague, who lately removed to this county from Peoria, Illinois, occupied the house. The fire originated in the kitchen just above the cook stove and Jjas probably caused by a defective flue. The kitchen was badly damaged M was also entire upper story of die house, while the downstairs rooms "ere all more or less damaged by "'ater. The house was owned by Isaac Kosenthal, of Cincinnati, and was fully insured in the E. X. Ehinger agency. I he household goods were damaged aotne but were nearly all saved ami on account of Mr. Tague lining unable to s ”cui'e a house at once he was comI .t**? t( » store his goods in the Hooper ' ‘hi? ° n Monroe street. The fire "as a hard one to fight on account of >•'ktretnely cold weather, causing a ii 'y !n getting the hose attached. heH , "i' r ' fought stea lily and wl'.J 10 ‘town in a manner i convinces us they know considIniki® 08 * 11‘eir business. The loss 40 ‘be building will lie aliout S7OO.

h. M. Stults will leave today for Longmount, Colorado, where he expects to make his future home, providing he can “hitch ’ with the climate and is otherwise favorably impressed. The Democrat will follow’him. Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Jeffries and Miss Burt entertained a number of lady guests at their home on north Third street Thursday afternoon. An elaborate dinner was served and the occasion was an exceedingly pleasant one. A masquerade party was given last evening at the home of Judge and Mrs. Studabaker east of town, and while we go to press too early to publish an accurate account of the same we are ready to stake our all that amusement and fun were evident to an enormous degree. Pat Touhey has developed into an actor and theatrical manager. He is now on the road with the “Touhey’s Pumpkin Ridge Specialty Company,’’ and the aggregation are dated for Markle Friday and Saturday night. The company has a moving picture machine and carry three actors. George Zimmerman vs the Chicago & Erie railway company is the title of a new case this week filed in the circuit court having been transferrer! from the justice court upon appeal. George claims that through the negligence of Erie employes a fire upon their land was allowed to spread to one of his meadows and damage him to a considerable extent, wherefore he demands proper relief. Noah Mangold has been representing the Decatur Oil A Gas Company for ten days past and has made his efforts noticeable. He has disposed of several hundred dollars worth of stock and placed the company in a position where they now can assure those desiring stock that five wells at least will be put down, sufficient stock having already been subscribed for that purpose. The total amount of stock now taken is something over $5,000. Another spelling school is booked for the Methodist church on the night of March 8, to which all the schools in the county are invited. The Indiana series will be used and to the best speller will be given a prize in the shape of a handsome Morroeo bound bible. More genuine amusement to the square inch was afforded at a similar occasion some time ago. The country school should be on hands and show their city friends how to spell correctly. Another important feature will be the admission fee of ten cents. At a meeting Monday evening four new members were voted into the National Union lodge. This order now has nearly seventy members and within a few months their roll will contain 100 names. Arrangements arejalready being made for a gathering together of the members for the purpose of renting a lodge room and otherwise strengthening the fraternal part of the order. Heretofore the members have simply joined for insurance purposes, but initiatory work will soon be inaugurated and the order will be one of the foremost in the city. Probate matters in the circuit court as disclosed on such dockets have been thus attended to: David Schenck, an absentee, J. F. Lehman, administrator, final report filed. Norval Blackburn estate, report filed by John F. Snow. Jacob Stucky estate, will probated. In the estate owned by Chester P. Keller and Myrtle S. Keller, Henry Fogle, guardian, an account was allowed by the court. Estate owned by Wm. Burkhart and Free man Burkhart, Emma Hook, guardian, final report filed, allowed and guard inn discharged. Estate of Edward and George Reed, Patrick Kinney, guardian, on petition by guardian order issued that deed be executed to Nancy Vance for 31 acres of wards lands; deed reported, approved and confirmed.

Word was received here yesterday that Uncle Robert Niblick, one of the pioneers of this county, had .died while on a visit to a daughter in Tennesee, however, the exact time or cause are not yet known. His relatives here knew he was in poor health and two of bis sons weiu on their way to Tennessee when they received the message. He will lie brought back here for interment. Uncle Robert, as he was familiarly known here, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, February 10, ISM. and was seventy seven years of age. He came to this county in 1835 and in 1849 was mar ried to Ca.herine H. Hartman of Kirkland township, and immediately afterward settled on what is still known as the old Niblick farm. He was one of the earliest settlers of his township and was always one of the most prosperous. He was a member of Co. E. twelfth Indiana regiment and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was a member of the G. A. B. post at.d of the I. O. 0. F. lodge of ,this city and in both was held in high esteem. Mr. and Mrs. Niblick were the parents of ten children, seven of whom still remain. Mrs. Niblick d ed only a few months ago at Huntington. It is believed further information concerning hjs death will be received todays (

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1901.

Miss Grace Peterson left yesterday for Montpelier, Ohio, where she has accepted a jxjsition as milliner aud trimmer in a large general store. After a week or so she will go to Detroit to choose spring styles for her firm. Gene Christen is drawing plans for a handsome residence to be erected this summer on the Chalmer Schafer lot on Monroe street. The fact that Gene has charge of the plans, is evidence sufficient that their new home will be a model of beauty and convenience. Judge-elect Erwin is getting ready to move to his suburban home, and it need be no surprise to hear of him turning into a real granger, one of those that make money while they sleep. Some fear is expressed by his friends that he will form the very bad habit of hard work, but it is to lie hoped that his better judgement will assert itself. The Drs. Clark yesterday removed two mean looking cancers from the face of Gideon Longenberger They began near the right temple coursing | downward, covering a goodly portion ' of the right cheek. The agony con‘l nected with their removal was on a par with eating fire, but the Operation i was quite successful, and in a short ' time Mr. Longenberger will be all j right. 11 Bernard Addlesperger of Terra ! Haute, is the guest of his mother and . other friends in the city. He will remain here this week aud then visit friends at Toledo, Elkhart and South Bend, being away on a three weeks’ leave. He left Terra Haute Monday I and missed the excitement due to the murder of Miss Finkelstein and the lynching of the negro who confessed his terrible crime. Bernard holds a lucrative positions in one of the larg- ; est drug stores at Terra Haute. Huber M. DeVoss yesterday morn | ing made application before Judge I Heller for admission to the Adams [county bar. Attorneys J. T. Merry- | man, D. E. Smith and Shaffer Peteri son were appointed as the committee I on examination and reported favorbly. II Huber was duly admitted and immediacy showed hie fitness for the ■ favor thus bestowed by passing i around the cigars. Huber is one of i our finest young men and has been i connected with his father, L. C. Dei Voss in the law business several years, i having thus become capable and exi perienced. Knights of Pvthias are preparing for the district meeting which will be held’here March 14. There will be no • big banquet as in former years but > the Rathbone Sisters will serve supper • in the Feeser building. The secret work will lie exemplified in the afterI noon and in the evening the first and i third degrees will Ire conferred upon candidates. The K. of P. castle hall • is too small to accommodate the large crown expected and the work in the i evening will probably lie given in the Sturgis hall. Grand Lodge officers and probably three hundred other visitors will be in attendance. Bluffton Banner. Congressman Cromer, who is a meinlier of the House committee on posts, has a new idea on the rural free mail delivery system that he will i endeavor to get the postoffice department to adopt. It is to make each county seat the headquarters for the I routes of each county and allow no single route to extend outside the county. Where a route in one county leaves off it is so arranged that another route in the adjoining county will begin. Congressman Cromer wants it tried in Delaware county as an experiment. All routes will originate in Muncie for Delaware county and will go like a spider’s web to all parts of the county where there are not railroad mail facilities. He hopes to have the local system iu operation within a few weeks.

“The best time I ever had in my life,” was the expression we heard from several ladies who attended the afternoon sewing party at the home of Mrs. John Niblick Tuesday. The affair was in honor of Mrs. Jennie Clever, of Westfield, New York, and the invitations were most unique, each card containing a threaded needle. After the guests had entertained themselves with the sewing bee a short time, the hostess came into the room carrying an armfrl of antiquated head gears of an ancient and fashionable style. She presented each lady with one of these “lids" and an appropriate amount of trimming, stating that each should proceed to trim the bonnet given her, either for Easter Sunday or for the Studabaker masquerade which was given last evening. The guests worked earnestly for a short time and then a vote was taken to decide who had finished the most becoming hat for herself. Mrs. Clever was awarded the prize, a beautiful hat pin. An elaborate three course dinner followed ami the report has been substantiated that sei oral de served prizes for neat work in that part of the program. The guests were Mesdames David Studabaker, J. I). Hale, .1. Bailey, D. I). Heller. John W. Tyndall, I’. (1. H<x)]H>r,J?ick Morrison* Kate Champ 'lever.

Suttles & Weaver are just completeing some very handsome furniture which will soon be installed in Harvey Sprague’s barber shop. The furniture is a very complete design for a four chair shop, and reflect great credit upon the contractors. A small son of Dyonis Schmidt was quite badly burned about theshoulders yesterday. He was out in the yard burning trash when his clothes took fire and but for timely assistance the results would have been terrible. As it is while his wounds are quite painful, they are not considered dangerous. Morton Hunt, of Winchester, was here last Saturday meeting a com mittee on arrangements for field day and the oratorical contest to be given by the Eastern Indiana Oratorical Association. They simply ratified the arrangements made some time ago at a meeting held at Portland. This week will conclude the ice harvest in Decatur, as the dealers will have every shed and ice house in town filled to the roof by Saturday night. J. W. Place has had his force of workmen busy at the stone quarries north of town for two weeks past, and the crystal taken from there is as perfect as you ever saw. The cakes are eight inches thick and as clear as possible, the quarries being fed by springs. Mr. Place alone has put up nearly 2500 tons and if our citizens don’t keep cool the coming summer it will not be his fault. Among the bills now before the Indiana legislative assembly is one which is of more than unusual interest to members of Company B, 160th, and their friends. The bill gives to each veteran of the late war, who belonged to any Indiana company the sum of SIOO, as reinbursement for clothing, etc., and means the sending of over SIO,OOO into this county. The bill originated in the senate, has passed that body and been reported favorbly by the house committee. It will very probably pass aud Governor Durbin who was Colonel of the 161st, regiment can scarcely veto it. William R. Dorwiu, well known to nearly every citizen of the county, is dangerously ill at his home on north Second street, and physician and friends have given up hope for his recovery. He has been suffering from grippe for several weeks and last week suddenly grew very weak. His condition last night was reported alxnit the same as for a week prior to that time, and his death is momentarily expected. He is seventv six years of age and is one of the oldest settlers of the city. His children, several of whom live at a distance are all with him, but Frei!, who resides in Wyom ing.

The State vs Murry, case for riming pool and billard tables in connection with his saloon has closed in the justice of peace courts. Last Friday the second jury was impanelled and all day long they listened to testimony and arguments upon the merits and demerits of the case. About five o’clock the twelve men, tried and true were given instructions and left alone to consider the law and the evidence, and they voted, argued, balloted, played pedro and quarreled until eight o'clock the next morning when 'Squire Smith took pity upon them and ordered that they lie discharged. The first ballot stood six to six as did also the sixteen, but all the remaining out of twenty-two ballots stood eight for acquittal and four for conviction. The case was then dismissed by Prosecutor Moran, however a similar one has been filer! in the circuit court and the matter will be settled there. Business as transacted in the Adams circuit court has been recorded as follows: State vs William Gerger, gram! larceny, tried by jury and acquitted. State vs Charles D. Murray, motion by defendant to quash affidavit. Ola Brown vs G. F. Gemmell, case dismissed at cost of plaintiff. T. F. Golden vs Emily J. Baldwin et al. receivers report approved ami receiver discharged. International Bldg. & Loan Association vs A. M. Watson et al, reconi changed, bill of exceptions by plaintiff signed and filed. Aetna Life Insurance Co., vs Charles P. Boston et al, foreclosure; report of receiver filed, petition filed by plaintiff asking the surplus in hands of receiver l>e paid to plaintiff. Lizzie Hendricks et al, vs Hubert Topp et al, set for fourth Friday to hear motion for new trial. International Bldg. A Loan Association vs Frank Winans et al, reset for fifth Wednesday. John Forewaiter nt al, vs Melissa Miller nt ; al, partition, proof of publication filial, proof of safe and full payment filed and approved; final report filed and commissioner discharged. John Tague vs Curtice W. Campbell, possession of real estate, change of venue granted to Jay county. Abraham Boegly vs Wabash township, contract SBOO, amended bill of particulars filed with complaint, rule to answer. \Niehols A Shepherd Co. vs Peter Heath et al, demand *350. cross complaint by all defendants in two paragraphs, set for fourth Thursday for issues. Stephen Whipple vs Citizens Gas A Oil Min ing Company, rule to answer absolute in five days. Isabelle Botkins vs Hiram Aspv, motion bv defendant to have plaintiff required to make the complaint made more specific.

Three traveling evangelists, sect unknown, held an open air prayer meeting in front of Murray’s saloon yesferday afternoon. One of them stated they expected to make their headquarters here for awhile and would have a “hot’’ time here this summer. Peter Frank is home from an extended absence in Arkansas where he has been hunting and trapping, and at the same time regaining his health, which had been trying to run down hill. He is feeling improved in a physical way, and his general appear ance corroborates this good news. J. W. Place’s catalogue for 1901 will soon be transferred from the Democrat presses to circulation, which by the way, is a very important feature with the extensive trade which Mr. Place enjoys. The 1901 catalogue is a mechanical beauty pardon these boquets and contains many interesting features for the buyers of supplies. Royal Arch Masons were in their glory Friday evening when three popular young men. Roy Archbold, Don Quinn and Will Schrock were their victims. The home lodge in anticipation of the event were afraid they might need help so they sent greetings to Bluffton and Messrs. S. R. Roush, J. P. Hale, J. R. Bennett, M. Miller, A. F. Bly and B. A. Batson came over to glory iu the surprises of the candidates. Following the lodge work, all were invited to the People’s Restaurant where a delicious banquet was ready for them and where fraternal feelings were expressed, while the inner man was satisfied to a finish. The estate left by the late William Newton will amount pretty close to the one hundred thousand dollar mark when everything is figured up and the dividends on the stock held counted in. The appraisement of the realty has been completed, and this reaches the sum of $33,650, and the personal property over $62,000 more, exclusive of what may be added to it. George W. Hale, the commissioner appointed to dispose of the real estate, will offer it at public sale at the south door of the court house on Wednesday, March 27. The property to be sold consists of five good farms, a one-half interest in the Merchants hotel, four dwelling houses in this city, a dwelling house and 26 vacant lots in the Votaw and Baker additions to Portland.

One of the greatest bodies of edui cators that has ever gatherer! in northern Indiana will assemble in AnderI son April 4, 5 and 6, 1901. The ix’casion is the annual convention of the Northern Indiana Teachers’ association. Besides school teachers, | school officials, educational publishing I house representatives and others ! friendly to education, are members of ; the association who will attend the i convention. Anderson has already . begun preparations to entertain the educators. The merchants and business men of the town, will be benefit- ! ted by the convention, have been asked to raise the sum of S4OO to provide for the event. The trustees of the Central Christian and First Methodist churches have donated the I use of the churches for the convention an ! the sessions of the general association will lie held in them. Anderson school officials have granted the use of the Lincoln and High school buildings the finest school buildings in the city and they will be made headquarters. The educational exhibits and the meetings of ' sections of the association will be held | in the school buildings. Versailles. Ohio, is now assured of 1 an electric railway, and that, too, in the near future. The Ft. Wayne, Dayton and Cincinnati Traction Company was recently incorporated, through which the enterprise and ‘ progress of electric roads has assumed special importance and prominence. As representatives of the company, Dr. S F. George, the president; A. J. i Miller, general superintendent, and John Blakesley, private secretary, all of Dayton, visited Versailles last Friday to make known the facts concern- ' ing the proposed route for building a traction road from Dayton to Fort Wayne, through Troy. Covington, Bradford, Versailles, either Yorkshire or Willow Dell, Berlin, St. Marys, Celina. Rockford and other towns. The enterprise is considered in electric railway circles by far the most ambitious undertaking of this character entered upon anywhere up to this time, the total mileage being about 255 miles. The representatives of the company exhibited maps of the proposed route, touching all of the above named towns, and while there may be some slight changes, we are assured , that Versailles will occupy a very important point on the line, as a second ; Toad will lie built southward of Fort Wayne, touching Decatur, Portland and either Winchester or Ft. Recovery to Versailles, where the junction will tie located. Arrangements have been made fur the floating of a three i million dollar bond issue. There is no question but what the road will lie built, equipped and put in operation ias rapidly as expeditious work and ample capital can achieve it. About twenty miles of right of way have been secured in the vicinity of North Star. Versailles Policy.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 51

The city council met in continued regular session last evening for the purpose of allowing a few bills of importance, chief amofig which was one of SBOO to the National Meter Com pany of New York, for 100 water meters. A representative of the company was here at the previous meet ing to collect same, but it could not be allowed for the reason that it had not been filet! with the city clerk.J Five civil and one criminal case have been filed in the circuit court this week, entitled Joseph Rich vs John Shank aud Ferdinand Jacks, note $117.58; George Zimmerman vs C. & E. Railway Co., from Justice court; Cyrus F. Boyd, admitted to bar; Berg hoff Brewing Co. vs John C. Mauley, note $800; Huber M. DeVoss, admitted to the bar; State vs C. D. Murray, violating the Nicholson law. Last weeks Hartford City Times told of a new resident of this city as follows: D. A. Hendrickson went today to Decatur where he will take charge of a lumber yard and plaining mill recently purchased by the Mercer Lumber company. Mr. Hendrickson will own a fifth interest in the business. The company will be known as the Decatur Lumber Co.. the stockholders of which are F. L. Mercer, Will Brannum and Mr. Knud son, of Chicago. Joe Brannum of Alexandria, and D. A. Hendrickson. The invoice and transfer was made Saturday. Last fall Mr. Hendrickson was candidate for county treasurer and was defeated by less than forty votes. He is a man of whom everybody speaks a good word, is a firstclass business man and knows the lumber business from top to bottom. The Times bespeaks for him the friendship and patronage of the community in which he has located. Ralph Knoff and Will Barkley are now mid ocean on their way to South Africa, the home of the Boers. The lads sailed from New Orleans Monday, February 18. and it is believed will reach their destination. Cape Town about March 15. They are in charge of a cargo of mules which are being shipped to that land of war to lx* used by the English. The boys have already seen some of the country [ and will have had enough experience by the time they return to make an interesting book. They left here several weeks ago for Jonesboro, Ark., where they expected to get work. However things did’nt show up exactly to suit them and they decided to travel on southward. They finally reached Shrevesport. La., where they were the guests of Arlie DeVoss a few days, but failed to find any suitable work. Leaving their baggage in care of Arlie they journeyed to Orleans. where they were offered and accepted the position spoken of above. They wrote a postal to Arlie telling him of their intentions and he sent the card to his relatives here. The young men are bright energetic hustlers and while they may not come home laden with worldly treasures, its a sure thing they will have had an experience to be envied by many. The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Donovon, wife of our well known townsman Daniel Donovan, occurred atxiut 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning For months she suffered from cancer of the stomach and although the best medical attendence was given her she received but little relief, and the angel of death has only taken her from her suffering. During the last four weeks she has been unable to eat anything and even the swallow of a drop of water would increase her ter rible pain. Some time ago she was taken to the St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, and there was operated upon at two different times, and then for the first time came the awful news to her loved ones and friends here that she could live but a few weeks. She grew weaker gradually and the end was looked for at any time during the last week. She was brought from Fort Wayne several weeks ago, desiring that she might die in the midst of loved ones and this was granted her. She was a noble woman, and was loved and admired by all. Friendly to the poor and needy, and ever ready to aid those in distress, her memory will be cherished in many homes. She was a devoted and loving wife, and the bereaved husband who remains deserves the sincere sympathy extended by everyone. Elizabeth Harriet Donovan, was born in I’iijua county, Ohio, June 19. 1840, Ixnng sixty years, eight months and four days old. In that county she was reared to womanhood and there met Daniel Donovan to whom she was united in marriage Novemlier 9, 1867. No children came to brighten their home, but two who were then homeless, Dr. H. F. Costello of this city, and Mrs. Emma McMullen, of Fort Wayne, were adopted and educated as their own. Besides those there re main two brothers and three sisters, one brother residing at Los Angeles. California, and a sister at Garnett, Kansas, the rest at Pleasant Plains, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan have resided here since 1872. Mrs. Dono van was a devoured Catholic, and the funeral services were conducted from the St. Man's Catholic church by Rev. H. Theo. Wilkens. Monday morning. Interment at St. Josepii l cemetery.