Decatur Democrat, Volume 45, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 16 May 1901 — Page 1

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VOLUME XLV.

CONFIRMATION SERVICES. Bishop Alerding of the Fort Wayne Diocese in the City. CLASS OF ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN RECEIVED THE SACRA. MENT OF CONFIRMATION THIS MORNING.

fjt. Rev. H. J. Alerding bishop of Fort Wayne diocese, arrived in He city yesterdav from his home in Fort Wayne. It was his first visit beta and the welcome tendered him jv the members of St. Mary's Church, one he will certainly long remember. Members of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, members of the church and all the pupils of their free ichools formed an escort for him from he depot to the church. At the ■hureh he was formally greeted and welcomed to the church and to the ■jtv. This closed the ceremonies of yesterday. This morning immediately ifter solemn high mass which takes dace at ten o’clock sun time, the Jishop administered the sacrament of onfirmation to a class numbering one mndred and sixteen. This in itself san important event in the Catholic Ihurch, and one that is attended by many of its members, especially those xhose families embrace one of the class. At three o’clock this afternoon he Bishop will also have charge of he services incident to solemn vespers, rhich will be attended by the class entire. Tomorrow ho will visit the ichools and return to his home in the afternoon. It is safe to say that the ichools and everything pertaining thereto will be found progressing to the evident satisfaction of Bishop Alerding. This diocese embraces the territory north of Warren. Fountain, Boone. Hamilton. Montgomery, Madison, Delaware and Randolph counties, and has an area of 17,000 square miles. It may be of interest to many members of the church to know that ;he first Bishop of this diocese was It. Rev. J. A. Liters, D. D , conseTatid January 10, 1858, died June 19.1871. The next one was Rt. Rev Joseph Dwonger. D. D.. consecrated April 14,1872, died January 22, 1893. she third was Rt. Rev. Joseph Radimscher, D. D., consecrated bishop of fashville June 24, 1883. transferred I o Fort Wayne July 14. 1898, and lied January 12. 1900. The present li. Rev. H. J. Alerding, D. D., was knsecrated November 30, 1900, and piade Bishop of the Fort Wayne diorese. Many of our people remember ! this latter event and were’ present at the services commemorating his con leer .lion as bishop. RT. REV. H. J. ALDERING. Rt. Rev. IL J. Aldering was lx>ni in Newport, Kentucky, April 13, 1845. He was ordained priest by Bishop de St. Palais, at St; Aleinrad, September 22, 1868. and was the assistant of Father Chasse at Terre Haute until the fall of 1871, and then had charge at Cambridge City until the fall of < 1 M 74, when he was appointed to St. , Joseph church Indianapolis. While iacharge at Cambridge City he built ; a church at New Castle and one at Knightstown, which places he attend *d monthly. In his younger years he look active interest in temperance work and delivered a number of lee lures in various placet. These lectures, b never, did not all treat exclusive of temperance, but were on a variety of subjects. During hia pastorate at the St Joseph church, which lasted since 1874, the new bishop was the direct pieatis of expending SS7,MX) in buildings and their furnishings, which in a manner tells of his work in the conSfregation. As has been stated above, bewasappointed and on November 30, iIXX), was consecrated bishop for the bort Wayne diocese, and his visit to 'bis city is in the fullfillmeut of his duties. KEV. HERMAN THEODORE WILKEN. Rev. Herman Theodore Wilken, paskrof St. Marys church, Decatur, Ind.. h a native of the kingdom of Hanover, wniany, born in the town of Soegel, ‘"ithe 19th of October, 1844. Ben*dict Wilken, his father, was born in 'be year 1802, in Werpelo, Germany, ® as a farmer, came to the United States iu 1860, and died in Cincinnati, 'bio. March 7, 1861. The mother, "hose maiden name was Thekla Vol"wring, also a native of Germany, was born in 1802,departed this life in 1872 Mu lies buried beside her husband in meownetery of St. Bernard, Cincinnati. Father Wilken, the only son < iwrn to his parents, attended the Panx’hial schools of Soegel until his b'urteeuth year, and in 1860, in comWny with his parents, came to theli niied States, locating at Cincinnati, where he was graduated from Saint Aiivier college in 1870. He then en- i Upon the pursuit of hisecclesi- 1 ,l “tical studies in Mount St. Mary’s *«ninary, Cincinnati, completing the Proscribed course of that institution ; 111 '8'2; on Novenilier 9, of the same S? I ?,'* B "’ aH ordained priest by the < <1 .< i v ' Archbishop Purcell. Imine- i k,L- V his ordination, utber WilWn was appointixl, by "mop Dwenger, pastor of the con

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gregation at Arcola. Allen county, Ind., in addition to which he also had charge of the missions at Monroeville, Bluffton, Hartford City and Bleeset tlement from 1872 to 1880. In July, of the latter vear. he was appointed pastor of St. Mary’s church, Decatur, where he has since exercised the priestly functions to the material and spiritual advancement of the parish. It is only sufficient to state, in this connection, that the pastorate of Father Wilken in Decatur has been eminently satisfactory and productive of great good. His life has been bravely and uncomplainingly devoted to the service of religion, aiid directing humanity to the higher life has been his greatest reward. The gas company have packed up their bag and baggage and moved to the Bowers Block on Monroe street. It will seem vastly queer to the average patron of the company to find their office other than in the Studabaker Block on South Second Street, where they have survived ever since natural gas was a known commodity. They are arranging a tine office at their new location and will lie at home therein within a few days. Driller Hardison and his men arrived Monday morning and began building the derrick for the first test well drilled by the Decatur Oil & Gas Company. As has bt*eti previously stated this well goes in on Ferdinand Blakey's farm which is located six miles east of the city, and is the first test well out of a number that will be drilled. It will probably take the greater part of this week to get in readiness for drilling. Mr. Hardison, the driller, is an expert in his line. Logansport is now busy entertaining the Grand Army encampment which began yesterday and will close tomorrow. It was expected that 50,000 visitors would be in that city during this time, and it is quite probable I that the number is up to the limit. I Some of the speakers are Governor Durbin, Senator Fairbanks, Judge Hadley, Congressmen Miers, Landis. Steele and Watson. It will be a busy week for Logansport but that metropolitan little city is equal to the emergency. Ed Touhey was languishing in jail, ■ thereby paving a fine assessed by Mayor Beatty amounting to $lO.lO. The principal charge registered in public intoxication supplemented with a keen and angry desire to spoil the beaming countenance of one Charles Woodward. The latter offered some very pointed objections to the unruly actions of Touhey, and in the fistic encounter that ensued the latter was considerably worsted. As a fitting finale Touhey paid a fine and costs and Woodward was discharged. County Superintendent Brandyberry has filed with the county auditor the enumeration of school children, as required by law. Said enumeration gives Union township 389 school. children. Root 397. Preble 430, Kirkland 417, Washington 536, St. Mary’s 374, Blue Creek 388, Monroe 361, French 135, Hartford 463, Wabash 661, Jefferson. 413. Decatur 1274. Berne 325, Geneva 348, making a total enumeration for the county of 7,721. According to the prevailing methods of calculation this would give Adams county a population of 23.163. William Walker through his attorney, Shaffer Peterson, comes back at; the C hicago A Erie railroad iu the wayofasuit for damages in which demand is made for S2,IX*). It will be remembered that some time ago, this plaintiff was arrested at the instigation of the company and charged with stealing coal from their cars, but; later the case was dismissed and now Mr. Walker feels that his reputation lias lieen injured and his seif respect humiliated to the tune of $2,000, for which suit for damages has lieen insti-1 tuted. Mayor Beatty is the local: attorney for the company and will appear for them in this case. Horsemen of Bluffton and Decatur have not dropjied the idea of a joint, driving association between the two cities this summer. No definite steps have yet been taken but it is expected that there will be some decided action taken later. Decatur horsemen have [ already made arrangements to con tinue their association this year and will revive the weekly race meets about the first of June. Quite a num-. her of Bluffton men who own blooded horses have paid for the privelege of ■ using the Welty track this summer i and it is expected that they will ar range for races later on. The De ’ catur race men are anxious for an exchange of racing attractions this summer and Mayor Beatty so expressed himself yesterdav while here attending court. Bluffton News.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1901.

The sad news reached the city the 1 first of the week of the death of Dr. Kimmel, the husband of Miss Mattie Cook, a former Decatur lady and a favorite among many of our people. Dr. Kimmel died of smallpox, but further than that no information is at at hand. Much sympathy is being expressed by the many friends of Mrs. Kimmel. Wabash township citizens were here in abundance Tuesday, most of them being called as witnesses in the case in which Boegli Bros, sues to recover from Wabash township upon a school' house contract. The school house is 1 one which former trustee John Brown I had erected and this suit is the result ■ of a disagreement when the time camo ' to settle. , i The first real estate bulletin issued | ■ by the firm of Harruff & Lenhart will: be found in this issue. They have several bargains now on tap, and if it ; is a city or farm property you want to ( buy or sell, it is dollars to doughnuts that they can fill the bill. Their re- ■ cent connection with the central asi sociation enables them to reach buyers without number, for all classes of saleable property. Read their first in- ■ stailment as it appears this week.

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Our cash in advance subscribers who have planked down the lucre since our last report includes Grant Weeks, Dr. Asa Haughton, Lorn John son. A. A. Sprunger, August Cristman and Clem Macklin. Ferdinand Berning, one of the old residents of root township, died at six I o’clock yesterday morning after a short illness. The funeral services I will be held from the St. John's church ! there Saturday afternoon at one ■o’clock. The deceased was fifty five years, six months and seventeen days old, and was one of the most highly respected citizens of that township. Prosecutor Moran has been an exceptionally busy man since coming into office,’ and the record already at j tamed shows him progressing at a very merry clip. The qualities to lx* admired are that he works hard and ( always puts his best foot forward. I The experience he is now receiving ■ and the advantage being taken of it. means that John will some dav stand right up in “G” in his chosen pro- ! session. John L. Frank died in Paulding county, Ohio, Tuesday morning after a short illness. His remains were brought to the home of his parents at Monmouth yesterday by the under taking firm of Gay & Zwick, and today the funeral services wen* held with interment in the Monmouth cem etary. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Frank, was twenj t v-one years old and a Spamsh-Ameri-Lan war veteran, being a member of ( company B. He was well known and . much sorrow is being expressed at his j untimely death.

[ Dr. J. Q. Neptune, C. K. Bell. Clark Coverdale and J. H. Heller are this week forgetting their troubles amid the pleasures of a week’s outing at the Rome City pleasure resort, and incidentally are trying their luck with the finny tribe. The season for genuine fish stories is now ripe, and the boys will be ready to spin them as soon as they return. New circuit court cases filed during , the week are Evelyn Eckert vs E. Fritzinger, damages $5,000. Petition by city for appointment of city com- ' missionera. State ex rel Lucy Studler ' vs Amos Sprunger, bastardy from J. P. Mary Loser vs Joel Elienberger, , bastardy from J. P. William Walker vs Chicago & Erie railroad, damages | $2,000. Daisy Mann vs Frank Mann divorce. Several people from this city attended the wedding of Miss Emma Getting to Mr. Will Schienian last Thursday afternoon. The affair occured at the St. John Lutheran church north of the city and a wedding supper of immence proportions was indulged in at the Getting residence in the evening, being attended by several hundred people. The bride and groom j are both well known here.

J The directors of the Pan-American v Exposition at Buffalo have decided ['upon a restricted Sunday opening. Their decision is a compromise. Tin* ■.gates are to open from 1 p. m. until ■ll p. m. but the midway and all I amusement features will be dosed : during the 24 hours from Saturday i night until Monday morning. ’ i The Citizens Bank and the Bank of 1 ; Buffalo has sent to both the Old ‘ Adams county and National banks ’ , here identification cards for the con ’ veuience of visitors to the Pan Ameri 7 can exposition. The use of these will | not necessitate the carrying of a large sum of money to Buffalo. A Decatur . I visitor can go to the local banks, buy ■ a draft and sign a numbered identifi !' cation card. The latter is forwarded , to Buffalo so that the purchaser can l>e identified without any inconven I ience or trouble when he presents his J draft. The arrangement will save , both a visitor and the Buffalo banks a great deal of trouble. The Oil Citv Derrick in speaking of j the Texas oil field says editorially: 1 “The proximity of the Texas oil to the coast is made muchof, and this, as is 'generally admitted, will give it a de cided advantage in the export trade. It is claimed that the oil can be sold at Port Arthur on the Gulf of Mexico, at 35 cents for each three ami a hall barrels, which is stated to bo equivalent to a ton of coal for fuel purposes. I This is at the rate of ten cents a barrel, ■ which must be a terrible come down for the writers of the glowing prosi pec tunes of the Texas oil companies whose stix'ks are now being unloadtsl on a confiding public.

In compliance with the new turnpike law the commissioners will have the appointment of superintendents for every fifteen miles of road, unless each commissioner acts as superintendent in his district. Each superintendent thus appointed will have to give bond in the sum of SS(X), employ labor and purchase material, and as a compensation receive fifteen cents an hour for their time and twenty-five cents an hour for their team. Preference in these appointments must be given to farmers living along the line of roail. All superintendeuts must keep an account of all labor and make a report to the commissioners every three months. Welle county has nineteen such superintendents, they being appointed at a meeting of the com missionera held at Bluffton last Sat urday. Mrs, Al Montrose who over a week ago figured as a heroine in an attempt to suicide, but which failed in shuffling the victim clear off this mortal coil, had her harness on again last Saturday, but however, appearing in a new role. 'Without any formal announcement of her intentions, she invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burke, sought Mary Ault a domestic employee and proceeded to make her look like a two cent piece. It was a fiery combat for the few minutes that it lasted, but the arrival of friends of the Ault girl soon ended hostilities, without the spilling of very much red blood. Mrs. Montrose immediately took her departure, since which time no new outbreak has been reported. The freak actions of the latter has been the means of much comment, and many are now wondering how the next chapter may read. Messrs. 0. L. Swineford, James B. Stogdill, James J. Decker of Willshire, Ohio, the latter being the genial ••ditor of the Willshire Herald, and Alex Johnson of Chattanooga, Ohio, were in the city Monday afternoon in the interest of the Fort Wayne, Dayton and A Cincinnati Traction Line, who are seeking the right of way from Dayton, through Celina, Chattanooga. Willshire. Pleasant Mills to this city on to Fort Wayne. It does not take longer than about seven shakes to divulge the merits of the line, especially so to the business men and citizens of this city. It reaches a territory that will come to this city often with such an opportunity, and Decatur people will not be the least bit slow in helping the good work along. Correspondence has already b«‘en opened with Dr. George, president of the company, as to their needs and desires, and we hope within a very short time to have the matter focused as a sure thing for this city. It will be well for the business people to pinch themselves and render all necessary assistance. As per announcement last week the Decatur Driving Club met last Friday evening and organized for the season of 1901 by electing Dr. J. M. Miller president, Mayor Beatty vice-presi-dent. Louis Holthouse secretary. E. M. Peoples treasurer, D. W. Beery superintendent. Calvin Miller assistant superintendent, A. M. Bowman starting Judge,and Auditor Abeßoch. James Rice and Elmer Johnson as race committee. Interest in the club even excels last year, and that means that tiio club will have a gav and festive season. An addition to their by-1 laws excludes all members of the club : from a dividend in their surplus, who] fails to possess a horst*. The oi>ei'ing i of the season will take place on Fri i day, June 7, and on the 4lh of July I one of the fastest race meets in this part of the state, will be given. Especial effort will In* made for tbis latter event and as there will bo eon-1 siderable expensi* tin* business men of the city should be liberal in their sup-' port and encouragement. It is undisputed that Decatur horse men owns some of the fastest speed giving, and the Decatur Driving (’lub is to be eon I gratulated for demonstrating this fact. I

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CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 10

Will Bushnell, Chill Omlar and i Scott Hughes arrived home Friday i evening, having been recently mus i tered out of the U. S. Army service. They were members of the 39th regi ment and were in the Philippine i campaign over a year. Laurin Roop and Lewis Andrews werealso discharged at the same time but were a fewdays late in arriving home because of i stopping in western cities. George Bowers, another Decatur boy who be i longed to the same regiment is still i in Manilla, where he is serving as a policeman, at a good salary. The • boys all look and feel first class, have seen considerable of the world but are satisfied to remain in Decatur a ■ while at least. Owing to the absence of a quorum the regular mooting of the city coun cil was continued from Tuesday even ing of last week until Friday. At this ■ time Mayor Beatty presided and all I the councilmen were present except I Aiderman Mann of the Third ward, j The finance committee filed receipt of I Treasurer Archbold for a $5,500 tem- | porary loan. A resolution was pre--1 sented and adopted asking the circuit ' court for the appointment of city com I missioners, and City Attorney Merry man instructed to present the same with that end in view. Two petitions were referred to the sewer committee, i which in substance prayed for the , construction of adequate sewer projection. Allowances were made to j Shelby Henderson for police service ■ $3: Gas Company, gas $214.36; Jesse | C Sutton, transcript $3.50; William i. Doehrman, night police S4O; Dee j Elzey, night police, $10; William ■j Geary, nightwatch $5: Municipal I League membership $5; Wells, Fargo Express thirty cents; D. F. Teeple, | freight $13.35; J. K. Mann, street 1 commissioner pay roll, $130.05; Gus | Schlegel & Son, blacksmithing $4.50; Jacob Yager, sand and brick $2: H. ; B. Knoff. waterworks pay roll $9.70; jJ. K. Mann, salary $45.84: L.C. Helm. I fire company $13.50; Rose A Bell, labor and materals $40.77: A. E. Rose, salary SSO; Thomas Haefling, labor I S4O; Jacob Eady, labor S4O; Miligan , I Jackson, engineer SSO; Thomas Baker, J engineer $10; H. B. Knoff, city engineer $41.66; Ira Baker, labor, fifty cents: Oscar Shaw, haulinghosesl.so; L. G. Ellingham. printing S3O. Council then adjourned. The proceedings of the circuit court during the past week includes Stephen A. D. Whipple vs Citizens' Gas A Oil Co., set for trial the ninth Monday. Jacob Barkley vs Simon Barkley, set for trial the sixth Monday. MaryJane Everett vs Barnabas Everett, ap plication made for temporary allowance. State vs Henry McKenna, trial by jury, verdict against the defendant, guilty of rape and that his true age is forty years. James T. Merryman as city attorney filed a petition for the appointment of city commissioners. Ola Brown vs Grier F. Grunnell. motion filed to retax costs. Evalyn Eckert vs E. Fritzinger, suit for damages, summons issued returnable May 22. State vs Henry McKenna, motion by defendant's attorney for new trial. John Schank vs Mary M. Schank et al, defendants ruled to answer. William Walker vs Chicago A Erie railroad, summons issued returnable May 27. Jacob Barkley vs Simon Barkley, trial by court and defendant adjudged of unsound mind. Mann A Beatty vs board of commissioners, set for trial |on the ninth Monday. Minnie Monday vs John Monday, defendant de- | faults and prosecuting attorney is ■ ruled to answer. Surah A. Walton vs I Julius J. Hofer, set tor trial seventh Saturday. John W. Voglewede vs Toledo, St. Louis A Western Railway, (defendant filed demurrer. Mamie ' Cbri-inan vs Benjamin Chrismnn.dei fendant defaulled and prosecuting attorney iulih! to answer. Abraham Boegly vs Wabash school township, tii d now being held before a jury and will consume the balance ot today and i the greater part of tomorrow.