Decatur Democrat, Volume 45, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 19 September 1901 — Page 1

ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME.

VOLUME XLV.

Mrs. A. W. Peterson, millinery over True’s Cash Soore. D. E. Smith was at Fort Wayne yesterday and called upon John Yager, whom he found improving nicely. Appropriate services will be held at the St. Mary’s Church this afternoon at two o’clock, the occasion being in memory of President McKinley. Frank Everetts, charged with stealing a pair of horse blankets was tried Tuesday in the circuit court, the jury returning a verdict of not guilty after an hours’ deliberation. Mrs. M. E. Breckenridge of Denver, Colorado, who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. H. H. Hart and other relatives here for two weeks past, will leave today for her home. David Voltz of Bluffton, has purchased the Monroe street saloon formerly owned by Nick Schafer. Mr. Voltz will take out his license at once and will open as soon as possible. This morning services are being held in the various churches all over the United States in honor of the late President McKinley and millions of hearts are today bowed in deepest sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lower will arrive in this city this afternoon from a ten days wedding tour. After two yveeks with Decatur friends thev will leave for Indianapolis, their future home. Messrs. Devor, Bowman and North of Greenville, Ohio, and Donaldson of Pittsburg, were among the out of town visitors who attended the races here this week, and by the way they are all clever boys. Congressman George W. Cromer of Muncie, is booked for a visit the last of this week or the first of next, his purpose being so it is rumored to keep himself thoroughly acquainted with the postoffice question. , A. A. Nichols who has been traveling for the Peninsular Cement com pany of Jackson, Michigan, is at home this week. Their goods are going faster than it can be made and all salesmen were taken off the road for a week. Special Judge R. S. Peterson has rendered his decision in the Everett divorce case, and by his decree the plaintiff is granted the divorce she asked for. She is also allowed SI,OOO alimony and the custody of one of the minor children. 'sloo of the alimony to be paid within sixty days, SIOO in 120 days and SIOO in one year, the rest to be paid in annual sums of SIOO each. The case was tried the first of last week. The following are the names of those who have paid their sul s'options to the democrat this week: A. Wertzberger. Mrs. James Bell, P. E. Fugate, J. W. Stoneburner, Eli Reber G«o. Ernst, Martin Gwinner, Andrews Miller, Henry Scberry, Daniel Weldy, Ida M. Asbery, E. Warmcastle. E. W, Jackson, Peter Brown, James Foreman J. A. Cline, Joseph Rumschlaug, William G. Hill Harry Whines, Joshua Parrish, E. R. Merriman, Anna Shepherd. Joseph Lotzenhizer, L. Mattox, Amos Biggs. J. D. Gault, Lorenzo Dunbar, Eli Meyer, Peter Colchin, J. M. Arch bold and Mrs. M. E. Breckinridge. A Decatur horse owned by Homer King, was the winner of the 2:30 pace at Van Wert last Thursday, purse S3OO. The splendid work of the noble animal was witnessed by about fiftv I>eople from here who returned well pleased. There were seven starters in the race, several of them being horses of great reputation and six heats were required to decide the event. Mack K. winning the last three. In the fourth heat an artery in one of b s legs bursted and it was feared he would have to be drawn but the | wound was bandaged and the brave | animal won the next two heats almost distancing the bunch in the last. He is certainly a stepper and anv time he goes his competitors will know they were in a race. The two youths arrested hen* the first day of the month for burglarizing the Scheiman home north of town, have escaped and are now enjoying the freedom of the guiltless. The boys gave the names of Harry and John Jones and when brought before Judge Heller shortly after their arrest they plead guilty. Last Thursday the sheriff was ordered to bring them before the court that they might be sentenced. Sheriff Erwin went to the jail and brought the prisoners out to the coridor, turning to lock the cell doors. As he did so one of the lads jumped through an open window and made for the river. Erwin gave the alarm and followed him, wffien the other boy also took advantage of the opportunity and left. The boys final iy met on the east side of the river and were seen by a fisherman making rapid strides towards the Ohio line. Mr. Erwin and his deputies hunted them for two clays but failed to get sight of either and they are no doubt tnany miles from here by this time. The pair were bad ones and as smooth as mon thr<>e times their age, l>eing badly wanted at Huntington and other cities.

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• David E. Smith was looking after | legal business at Fort Wayne yester- ; terday. J George Maddy was a Sunday visiI tor at Muncie, where ho mot many of his relatives and friends whom he had I not seen for several years. i A large plate glass window haslieen placed in the office of the Hotel Murray, adding greatly to the appearance thereof, allowing the guests to see out ■ and the world at large to see in. The following letters remain un--1 claimed in the Decatur postoffice' Geo. Arantz, J. E. Zahn, W. B. Miller, Miss Blanch Ross, Homer C. Hendricks, Fred Cleveland, C. A. Blume. Next Monday is the Jewish Day of Atonement, one of the most important iof their holy days and in strict observance of the event the business house of Barney Kalver & Son will be closed. Rev. E. H. Peters will conduct memorial services at Mt. Tabor cnurch near Bobo at 10:30 o’clock Thursday morning in honor of the late President McKinley. A general invitation is extended to the public. W. W. Knecht and wife of Winchester, stopped in the city Monday and Tuesday while en route home from a lengthy absence at Petosky, Michigan. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Ellingham. Brittson Bros, have something of importance to tell you in this weeks issue concerning bargains in hardware. The boys are after your business and will save you money if you give them the opportunity. Our business men are all arranging for displays at the big fair next week, and many of them will be attractive 1 and unique. Get ready and go and you will sing the praises of the Adams county fair association forever. George Watson and wife came in ( from Washington. D. C. Thursday ' evening and will remain here for thirty days visiting relatives. Mrs. Wat- | son is a sister of Mrs. V. D. Carmony and Mrs. S. H. Adams. Mr. Watson has been a government employee at Washington for a number of years.- - Portland Sun. The first corn field accident of the season occurred at the Studabaker farm east of town Thursday morning. George Reisen ten years old was the victim, he being struck by a big knife in the hands of a boy working just behind him. The tendon of his right ankle was entirely severed and he will have a pretty sore foot for some time to come. Dr. J. S. Boyers attended the boy and he is getting along nicely. John Frysinger is at home from Europe with nineteen full blooded Belgium stallions, as fine as ever were brought to the United States. They arrived Monday night, haying reached New York last Saturday. All are in good shape and have attracted no little attention since their arrival. They range in weight from 1,700 to 2,300 pounds, and are black, sorrel, brown and bays in color. At present they are quartered at Frysinger’s barn but will be taken to Steele’s park next week and entered in the stock show. They are the property of Frysinger. Gerber & Spruuger who will offer i them for sale. A quiet yet beautiful wedding oc- [ curred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Kirsh on north Second street Sunday afternoon at four o’clock, the I contracting parties being their daughter, Miss Adella Kirsch and Mr. Fred Reppert. The eeremonv was per formed by Rev. Grethers of the Ke i formed church, and only the immedi | ate relatives and friends were present. They left the first of the week for a few days wedding tour, going east, and after their return will be at home to their I friends in their own home on Third street which Mr. Reppert iias had made ready for his bride. Both the bride and groom are popular in Deca tur society and they enter matrimonial life with bright prospects of a happy and prosperous future. We congratu late them. The twentieth annual reunion of the old settlers of Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania will be held at Bluffton in Studabuker’s grove, Thursday September 26. Three big bands, the Bluffton K. of P., the Ossian band and the Forty seventh Regimental Martial band, the only band in the United States that went trough the war from ’6l to ’65 and still retains its organization, will be present to enliven the dav. The program begins at 10 o'clock a. m. and is as follows: grand opening by the Harvest Homt Chorus of twenty’voices, led by Mrs W. R. Barr, Mrs. Lelia Beil Weisell, pianist; welcome address, W. H. Eichhorn Response, an orator from the Buckeye state; vocal music by the Trostel Glee chib, the K. of P. Malo Quartette, the Swiss Mountain Warblers, vocalists and orators. Afternoon program: Address by J. A. Hindman; ten minute speeches by A. i L. Sharpe, J. S. Dailey, E. C. Vaughn, Abe Simmons. Levi Mock and others. I The festivities of the day will be dos ed with a grand free open air K. of P. band concert in the evening on the public square. Music, singing, cake walks.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1901.

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTTTTT MAYOR’S PROCLAHATION. 3 , — 3 h XTf E are a ” rtln - and for the third time since the birth of our £ great republic, caused to mourn the death of one of the h greatest rulers the world has ever known. Death has claimed h h our great and good President William McKinley. No man was h H nearer the hearts of his people than was he who now lies cold H in death, caused by the assassin’s bullet. No man was more £ universally loved by the American people, or more highly re- £ spected by foreign nations. £ It being the desire of all good Americans to show their H great love for him whom all learned to love and respect, I -s H therefor, as Mayor of the city of Decatur, would most earnestly 3 h request that all business houses be closed, and all business of 3 H every kind be suspended on Thursday, Sept. 19, 1901, com- £ mencing at 12 o’clock noon, and continuing throughout the £ remainder of the day; and that all citizens of our city show -j H their sincere sorrow and grief by attending appropriate services 3 h in their respective places of worship. h A. P. BEATTY, Mayor. 3 IXIIXXXXXXXIXXXXIXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXLXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Mrs. Frank Jones died very suddenly Tuesday morning from hemorrhage of the stomach. She was about twenty years old and had been ap parently in the best of health. The funeral services will be held at Bobo this morning at ten o’clock, Rev. E. H. Peters officiating. Harry Moltz is at home from a ten days trip through the east, including stops at Cleveland, Toledo and Buffalo. He arrived at the latter place the morning following the attempted assassination of the President and ■was there during the next few days, which he says were full of excitement and interest. J. Fred Bunke has just sold to Mansfield, Ohio, parties, two blue roan colts, half brothers, weighing 3,160 pounds, for $350. Also two suckling colts, two months old, for $125. They were of Belgium stock and the best that travels. Mr. Burke has none but the best, the only kind it pays to deal in. A big delegation of Toledo Odd Fellows passed through here Monday morning over the Clover Leaf enroute to Indianapolis to attend the State encampment. The Toledo delegation numbered one hundred and eighty and comprised Lucas Canton No. 3. They were dressed in uniforms and made a fine appearance. Special coaches were carried for their accommodation and a refreshment car was attached in the rear where anything wanted was handy. Rudolph Lehman, cashier of the Bank of Berne, left Friday morning for Saxon, Washington to meet his wife and children who have been staying there this summer with one of Mrs. Lehman’s sisters. Mrs. Lehman has kept fairlv well this summer, but thinks it prudent to spend the winter there. Mr. Lehman has been handling bills and cash for the last ten years at the Berne bank almost without a break and well deserves a leave leave of absence from the strain of business. We tender our best wishes for Mrs. Lehman’s full and speedy recovery and earlv return of the family into the midst of the Berne citizens. Berne Witness. Agreeable to the proclamation issued by President Roosevelt that to day be observed by the people in gen oral as McKinley memorial day fitting services will be held this afternoon at the M. E. church in this city, begin ning at two o’clock. Tiie meeting will be a union service and will be participated in by ministers and members of all churches. The program as prepared at a meeting held at the home of Rev. Duckett Monday morning is as follows: song; invocation, Rev. H. C. Duckett; song; scripture reading. Rev. Geo. Grether; prayer, Rev. E. J. Beardsley; song; McKinley as a statesman, Jesse C. Sutton: McKinley as a lawyer, Paul G. Hoojier; McKin ler as a Christian man. A. Van Camp; prayer, Rev. S. I. Zechiel, master of ceremonies, Rev. C. G. Hudson; benediction, Rev. C. G. Hudson. John 11. Reed of this county was I the oldest veteran at the national G. A. R. encampment at Cleveland last , week and is said to be the oldest in the United States. He is 103 years old and a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars. In speaking of his career the Cleveland Plain Dealer said: “At one time while out skirmishing a bomb exploded not mon* than ten feet away from him. He only saved himself by burrowingin the sand. “There was no time to run,” he said chuck ling at the remembrance, “so I ducked my head into the sand. It only took me about three minutes to dig out a hole large enough to lie in. When the explosion occurred sand was thrown in every direction and 1 was buried alive in about two inches of it. At another time I was chased by live confederates,” he said. “I ran behind some bushes and shinned up a tiee. Then they lost track of me. I tell you I fooled them good,” and he rubbed his bauds in glee.” Although more than five score years of age, Reed is still strong and healthy. Ho frequently walks live miles in a day, it is claimed, and he stood the trip from Decatur to Cleveland excellently.

Miss Pansey Bell drew the ticket to Buffalo at the News Stand drawing Monday evening. The drawing was conducted by Postmaster Andrews assisted by 'two blindfolded boys. About a hundred tickets were taken out when the prize coupon came and Pansey’s name was drawn on the corresponding card. The prize is worth several dollars, and includes a firstclass trio to the Pan-American. A very serious accident occurred at the Egg Case factory Thursday afternoon when a belt broke and whirling rapidly through the air struck William Swank in the right eye. The ball of the eye was crushed and bursted aud the sight is probably gone forever. He was taken to the office of Dr. J. S. Boyers who dressed the wound and he was then taken to Fort Wayne where he is being treated by Dr. Bulson an eye specialist of reputation. Thieves visited the town of Schumm east of here Friday night and helped themselves to a valuable horse and buggy, the property of W. A. Colter. Thev also broke into the general store of H, W. Schumm and stole several pair of shoes and some other merchandise. Police of surrounding townsand cities were notified and a determined effort made to apprehend the thieves. They were finally tracked to Ohio City where they left the rig and and boarded an east bound freight. The horse and buggy were returned to the owner. From a description of the robbers they are believed to have been the two boys who escaped from jail here the day previous. We, the undersigned committee, representing the Decatur high school, were chosen to draft resolutions on account of the death of our respected friend and teacher, Miss Lell M. Segur, and humbly submit the following: Whereas the All-wise and Supreme Ruler of the universe has deemed it best to remove by death from our midst our esteemed friend and teacher, lie it Resolved first. That by the death of Miss Segur the community has lost'an earnest friend and co-work-er. Second. That we.the Decatur high school students, with deep sorrow and regret, mourn her unexpected departure. Third, That we extend our sin cere condolence to the bereaved relatives. Re it further Resolved, That these resolutions Ire read before the high school and spread upon the high school records. Also that a copy of the same be furnished to the surviving family and to the city papers for pub lieation. Marie Patterson, Raymond Knoff, Rex Adams, John Gillig. Ono by one the pioneers of our county are lx‘ing called to their reward, one by one they lay down their earthly labor and join the loved ones who have gone before. William IL Fristoe, for a third of a century a loyal and true citizen of the county, died at 4:25 Sunday morning. He has been failing for many months and th end came not unexpected, still it is nevertheless hard to part with those we love even when we feel their life's work is finished. His death occurred at the home of his son. H. A Fristoe, with whom he had lived for ten years past. His ailment was dropsy and for two months he has slowly failed, each nightfall finding him slightly weaker than before. Hischildreu did everything within their power to make the closing days of his life as free from pain as possible and death came to him easily aud apparently without suffering. Mr. Fristoe was a native of Virginia, having been born in Page county in 1H25. When quite young he moved to Licking county, Ohio and in 1865 to this conn ty, locating as a farmer in St. Marys township near Pleasant Mills. There he resided until 1891, when his wife died, and then came to this city and lived with his sons. He was at one time superintendent of the county infirmary and his duties were well per formed. His two sons, James M. and Henry A. survive him and are residents of this city. His exact age was 76 years, eight months and one day. The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. J. Q. Klinognd Rev. E. J. Beardsley.

The three days races are on and many of the fastest horses in the country are here You can’t afford to miss these races and if you haven’t attended yet go over today or tomorrow. Among the new cases filed with the clerk of the Adams circuit court this week are the following: V. T. Shimp vs Constance O. Shimp, divorce. Sarah E. Warner vs James Warner, brought from Allen circuit court on change of venue. William Ward vs Elizabeth France, account $1,500. Marriage license have been issued within the past week to William Bet sei and Julia Hulev, Aaron Burk and Minda Monday, Henry McGill and Lizzie Conrad, Fred Reppert and Adella Kirsch, Simeon F. Lehman and Caroline Nussbaum, Peter Hilty and Daisy A. Rurbrugg, Amber W. Moore and Lizzie Ault. S. P. Beatty, who has been occupying the very responsible position of cashier of the Wells, Fargo Express Company’s office at Omaha, for a month past has been tendered a permanent position in the same capacity, showing that his services have been satisfactory to say the least. He will probably remove his family to that city soon. Sim’s Decatur friends are many and all wish him success. Shortly after seven o’clock Friday morning a general fire alarm was sounded and the usual excitement in such cases was manifested. The report said that the large Merryman factory now used by the Filler company, was the scene and a wild rush for that place was made, the people expecting to view a great conflagration. The central fire department made a great run and were on the scene within a few moments, only to find that the scare had boon caused by a barrel of burning pitch. Mrs. Geneva Stratton Porter of this city, who for the past year has been on the reportorial staff for Outing, a monthly magazine devoted to outdoor sports, and published in New York, has been offered a position ’.on the editorial staff of that paper at a good salary. Mrs. Porter is an accomplished artist and her photographic work is the finest, which, along with her ability as a writer has paved the way for her to be the one desired for that appointive position. Whether accepted or not it is a great honor bestowed upon Mrs. Porter and our town is proud to have one of its own talented citizens so honored. Geneva Herald. At a meeting of the members and official board of Grace M. E. church last night it was unanimously voted to ask the reappointment of Rev. Homer C. Ashcraft, who has lieen pastor of the church for the past three years. The members are very anxious that Dr. and Mrs. Ashcraft be returned to them, as much good work has been done during the former’s pastorate. Over $3,000 has been raised towards the church debt, the membership of the church has been increased one-third, the membership of the Sunday school the same and the Ladies’ aid society has prospered wonderfully, the credit for most of which is given Dr. and Mrs. Ashcraft. Dr. Ashcraft made a few brief remarks, in which he thanked the board and the members fortheir kind wishes and stated that it was his desire, and at the present his opinion, that he would be returned to them lor another year. St. Paul Globe. Rev. Ashcraft was for two years pastor at Monroe, this county, aud has many friends here who hail with delight his rapid rise in Lis chosen work. The regular semi-annual session of the city council was held Tuesday evening. Mayor Beatty presiding and Members llaelling, Myers, Loßrun, Niblick amt Mann present. Minutes of the meeting of Sept. 3 were read and approved. Bills were then allowed as follows: H. S. Steele, labor. $9; T. Selby, police duty, $1.50; J. H. Smith, police duty, S 3: T. Selby, police duty, $3; John Thomas, labor, $1.50; John Albright, police, $3; Joe Mallonee, drayage, $7.50: W. W. Weis haupt. meters, $5.18; Standard Oil Co., oil, 18.53; Brooks Oil Co., oil, $18.20; KnappSupplv Co.,pipe, $5.90; Bowen Merrill Co., books, $6; Inter national Boiler Co., com pound, $22.80; J. K. Mann, pay roll,si>o.3o; Ed Lett man, gravel, $16.80; W. R. Cochran, police, $2.25; Andrew Appleman, sand. $19.50; Silas Schroll. police duty, $4, John Albright, police duty, $1.50; John Thomas, brick, $1.25; J. D. Weishaupt, goods, $16.80; Al Ross, police duty, $2.25;.H. B. Knoff. pay roll, sls; Ft. Wayne Oil Co., supplies, $8.71. A petition of John Schug and John Nix for sower was referred to the sewer committee ami the city engineer. Resolution passed allowing salaries for various city officers. The : report of the Lister sewer was referred to the sewer committee who were or dered to report next Thursday even ing. Proof of publication of the Lis- 1 tea sewer was filed for the notice to property owners. A resolution for a temporary loan by the city to pay water works and electric light bonds was passed. The report of City Treasurer Archbold was presented and referred to the finance committee. Council adjourned to meet next Tues 1 day evening.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 28

j Lewis Swartz, a well known citizen i. of this county who has been a patient at the Eastern Asylum at Richmond for a year past died yesteday noon. The word was received by George Tricker who at onee made arrangements for the remains to be brought here this morning. The funeral services will probably be held Saturday. The City band gave their first public concert Saturday evening and they certainly did well.' A number of pieces of new music were played and the boys were congratulated by the many who heard them. At the close of the entertainment a picture of President McKinley draped in mourn ing was displayed and the band played “Nearer my God to Thee.” It was a fitting tribute and brought tears to many an eye. The production of Mon to Cristo by the Edwin Southers company at the opera house was of the highest standard and would have been greatly enjoyed had it not been for the fact that most of the audience were sorrow stricken over the telegrams from Buffalo that President Mckinley could not live. The company too were in low spirits but gave the show in full. A beautiful picture of the president with the American flag was displayed and between acts bulletins were read giving a complete account of the dying man’s condition. The latest divorce case filed in the circuit court hails from Geneva, the plaintiff being a well known school teacher, Valentine Shimp, who asks for a decree from his wife, Constance C. Shimp. The complaint shows them to have been married Sept 26, 1898, that they lived together as one until Aug. 20, 1901, when the wife deserted and has since remained away. The complaint further alleges that their years of married life were unhappy and full of trials caused by the hysterically fits of jealousy which would at times come over Mrs. Shimp, when she would not even let her husband read a newspaper or attend to business duties. Therefore a divorce is asked for. Keep in mind the fact that next week, beginning on Tuesday and continuing until Friday will occur the Adams county agricultural fair which promises to lie the greatest event of the kind ever held in this part of the country. Steele’s park where the event occurs has been rightly termed the Eden of Indiana and it is'indeed a beautiful spot. The owner Ifas invested thousands of dollars and the best years of his life to make it what it is and a visit to the fair will convince you that he has succeeded well. The display houses, stables, grandstand and other essential buildings are complete and are of a substantial kind aud add beauty to the grounds. In fact the Adams county fair grounds have been pronounced by all who have seen them as ideal. Enough horses have aln a ly been entered to guarantee good races, the stock, business, fancy work and other displays will be fine aud you can’t possibly enjoy yourself better than by spending a day at the fair. Besides these are many other attractions including shows of various kinds, balloon ascen sion, automobile race, tight wire performance and a thousand other things. A big crowd will be here and you can meet any and all of your friends. Business in the circuit court has been transacted this week as follows: John R. Hankey vs Martha Bailey, depositions of David Lovejoy ordered taken at same time and place of taking of depositions of J. Lippert, Sept. 30. Stephen A. Whipple vs t’itizens Gas and (til Go., motion by defendant for leave to withdraw answer and demurer. Mary Jane Everett vs Barnabas Everett, granted divorce, SI,OOO alimony and custody of daughter Pearl. Evelyn Eckert vs E. Fritzinger, reset for sixth Tuesday. Mary Johnson vs John S. Johnson, defendant ordered to pay ten dollars into court for use of plaintiff in securing an attorney. Charles M. France vs John T. Williams et al, demurer to complaint over ruled, answer filed, Margaret Minor vs Peter Wilheln et al, Schafer Peterson allowed $5.00 for services as guardian ad litum to be taxed as costs. Francis Kizer vs Silas Kizer et al, appraisement filed. Uriah Grim vs G. R. & I. Ry. Co., de murrer to each paragraph of com plaint and leave granted to amend. Fannie D. Morgan vs Orvando Morgan, demurrer to complaint overruled and answer filed. Union National Saving and Loan Assn, vs Angeline Schlegel et al, demurrer by Schlegel & Schlegel overruled, answer filed by Schlegel, ruled to reply, separate de murrer to answer filed by plaintiff. Abraham J. Moser et al vs Marvin Kellev, submitted, judgment for $807.75. Frank E. France vs J. \V. Place, answer filed in four paragraphs, ruled to reply. J, Closs Aj Son vs Nellie Blackburn, admr., answer filed by admr., rule to reply. David E. Hammond vs Clara L. Worden et al, default; judgment for $206.90 against Worden and Worden. Andrew J. Crabill vs Elizabeth Potts, rule against clerk to answer. State vs Frank Steed assault, taken off dockett on account of postponement. State vs Frank Everett, iietit larceny, tried by jury and acquitted.