Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 24 September 1903 — Page 1

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■ manntacturI f L Gold P-ve flonr has com- ■ er i the repairing of his m!iclnn ' |p |eted .2 that he will have to ni?ht to furnish tho l*i •<* hi ' I * *4 eight k ®' I Miller of the Grand Rapids IXi had his f o°t out off herein ti.no W.U.She.lu’ Shelter this morning presented to Milter as he desires to keep S iine as a souvenir. Saturday about nine o’clock Mur,hai Cordon and Night-policleman Lher arrested a man who was ’* fly under the influence of liauor. He languished in jail over Sunday and was arraigned before Mavor Coffee on charge of public intoxication, he plead guilty and was fined one dollar and costs, amounting in all to nine dollars and thirty cents, he will lay his fine out. his name is John Johnson and came in withsome race horses. In circuit court Monday the commissioners in the Troy Huey, exparte, ditch proceeding, filed their report, lathe case of Sarah Ayers vs Alfred £ Ayers, Lutz, Moran and Erwin entered appearance for the defendant. Dore B. Erwin was appointed guardian ad litem for the children. Mary Moyer was granted a divorce from Allen H. Moyer and her name changed to Mary Geiger. Ulla Huitz vs Bert Bailey et al, demurrer filed by defendant Andrews.

The state fair, contrary to the expectations of many, closed a financial success. The profit for the week is estimated at ft,ooo. Secretary Downing and Treasurer LaGrange were busily engaged Saturday in arranging their book accounts, and after a careful examination of the receipts and expenditures the treasurer announces that the total receipts were 144,000 and that the expenditures were 140.000 thus leaving a profit of $4,000 to the association. The Suttles family reunion Sunday was one of the most pleasant events of this kind ever given in the city. It took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Walters on Monroe street, and was given in view of their early departure from the city, to thier new home at Milford, Michigan. Those present yesterday were Mr. and "Mrs. Williard Suttles and family, C. S. Suttles and wife, A. D. Suttles and wife, and Mrs. Drummond and family. The dinner was one of the best, it being ofthat elegantly delicious sort Tiffin day was enjoyed and will be one long remem nerea by all the faimliles mentioned. Prof. Fred C. LaDelle the marvelous magician is home for a ten weeks rest. He has been putting on a new act this season that attracts attention wherever he goes. He appears on the stage in a full dress suit with no other parophanalia than a wooden bottom chair, before leaving ho produce.-, rabl.iU dv-C.V*-. chickens, lighted lamp, bowl of fish, flowers, plants, flags and nsaaerous other articles. That he is clever and one of the greatest artists in his line is shown by the press notices he receives and the attention he attracts among actors wherever he goes. He is a Decatur resident and we feel justly proud of him and the success he is having. He .will go to California this fall.

Frank Jackson, the Ossian blacksmith who so mysterioulsy disappeared from home two weeks ago ■without explanations to his friends or even his own family has been located at Council Bluffs, lowa. An Ossian gentleman who was in town stated that Jackson had written to his wife that he left home to escape his debts, said to amount to about $1,500 and that he intended never to return. It is said that when he left home he took with him about S2OO but left nothing for his family. He very likely will send for them to join him in the west. He has a good trade and will have no trouble to find work, ft is said that one of Jackson s greatest short comings was an intense love for horse races. His shop at Ossian will be returned over to his creditors.

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S reetoleaner Buthoff worked all last night in cleaning the streets of their rubbish and refuse, and the streets show for themselves how much labor he put on them. Marion Ross is in the city from Winchester and will make a thorough canvass in the interest of the best atlas we ever gazed upon. He will likely lie here some time. The greatest event Ins happened and known now that wonders will never cease, A man in Bluffton, Dr. Cook. has purch ised an X-ray machine. The pipers there devote several columns to this event, almost loosing sight of their $30,000 opera house. One of them says: “It will be first machine of the kind introduced in the county. With the appliacnes that accompany the machine costs SSOO and represents a good sum of money for a city of this size in its line. It requires a storage battery or water motor for its operation.’ If if is any consolation to our ancient neighbor we might add that Decatur physicians realized years ago the ncessity of keeping up to a dot and there are half dozen X-ray machines in this city. Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Anna C. Zwick to Mr. Henry W. Sievers, the event to occur at the St. Johns Lutheran church at three o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, October 6. A reception will be held immediately afterward at the beautiful country home of bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zwick. The bride is well known in this city having conducted a millinery store on Monroe street for several years, disposing of same last spring. She is a sister of Mr. Wil Zwick the well known furniture merchant. Mr. Sievers is a native of Whitley county but has for several months held a lucrative position at Fort. Wayne. Both young people are exceedingly popular and their many friends join us in advancing good wishes.

By the action of the conference of the United Brethren church, which closed its sessions at Warsaw Sunday, Rev. E. H. Pontius returned to this city, as was stated in our issue yesterday. There is much self satisfaction as Mr. Pontius has made many friends here who are welcoming his return. He is an exceptional able minister ot the gospel and his social qualities are of the kind that lasts and even grows better with age. Under his guidance his church has prospered and thriv ed as it never did Itefore, and in all he has done much good. The official appointment for the tort Mayne disuivt arc Presiding elder, A. M. Cummins; Fort Mayne, G. P. Byrer Decatur, E. H. Pontius; Monroeville, J. L. Powers; Ossian,C. L. Richart; Tocsin. J. W. Borket; Roanoke, J. L. Goshert ; Pleasant, M . A. Thomas; Huntington, C. H. Bell; Churubusco,L. A. Stangle; ColubmiaCity, L. L. Shaffer; Clumbia City circuit, M. S. Hill; South Whitley; Goblesville J A. Farmer; Manchester cir-ouft-’w. ■ plea3ant G. H. Hutchinson. The most marvelous of all musical instruments, is the Humanatone which will be on exhibition at Stoneburners’s piano exhibit at the Fair Grounds in the Art Hall during the week. This tiny instrument leminds one of a small piece of brass all twisted out of shape. The beautiful mellow notes eminatmg from this small musical device causes the crowds to look on in wonder. The people of Decatur will appreciate the efforts of the Stoneburnei Piano House in securing such a valuable attraction to their display. Mr Kendal, an expert from New York City will give demonstrations during the week at the Fair Ground and will teach any child 6 years of age to play the most beautiful selection upon the Humanatone in five So simple is the instrument that all one has to do is to place it to the lips-think of some selection you wish to play. T nlav the selection itself. The Hu society fad as it requires no practice it—and is most truly the most marvelous musical instrument er invented.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1903

Through attorney J. W. Teeple! Mrs. Melissa J. Woodruff has filed suit in the Adams circiut court for a decree of divorce from her husband Thomas M. Woodruff to whom she was married February 2, 1870, just a third of a century ago. The complaint alleges that the defendant has been a habitual drunkard for the last twenty years, with the exception of three years during which time he never touched a drop of liquor, that he again began drinking in 1897 and kept it up continually since that, and when intoxicated he > curses his wife and calls her vile I names. That for many years Mrs. M oodruff has had to make her own ! living by keeping boarders, her hus- j band failing to provide any support: for her whatever. The complaint further says that defendant has some personal property and she! asks for SSCO alimony and all other relief. The summons was made returnable Sept 28. Tuesday afternoon the Wolfe Bros., Clothing house, biggest concern of the kind in northern Indiana is practically a total loss, a fierce fire having been raging there since one o’clock. The loss will reach $150,000. No one seems to know the cause of the awful conflagation but it is presumed to have started in the 4th story. The store is located on Ctlhoun street just opposite the court house. It is beleived the fire is under sufficient control to confine it to the Wolfe Bros, building the loss of which will be total. At three o'clock they had the fire under compelte control, loss as heavy as first estimated. The blaze started on the fourth story, cause a mystery. The third and fourth floors were gutted and goods on first and second were ruined by smoke and water. The dry goods store of M. Frank & Co, and the clothing store of Reuben S. Patterson were each damaged by smoke and water to the extent of $15,000 The building destroyed was owned by Chas. McCullaugh, of the Hamilton National Bank. An old German who has been about here for a month created quite a sensation Monday evening by going into a fit of hysterics in front of the Peoples’ restaurant !He said he went home about nine o'clock and found his wife who is fifty-three years old in the embrace of another man. He carried on at a terrible rate and when last seen was still going over this troubles to himself Derailing the fact that a man of his age should discover the fact that his wife was untrue. The Fort Wayne Nationals showed a yellow streak Sunday and practically gave up after the second inning. At no time could they hit the leaguer, Tom Railing and after the first inning he had them at his mercy, allowing but five hits in the game. The largest crowd of the season was present, there being about 1500 on the ground, many slipping in free, taking advantange of the club not being able to sell i tickets.at the gate on aciioan-t of thtfair. The Nationals scored their -- ■ts? 1 ' runs in the first inning on two hits and errors. In their half of the first the Rosenthals scored three runs, adding to this two in the third, one in the fourth, three in the fifth and two in the eighth. The features were the work done by Railing and Coffee and a throw of Hyland, Decatur’s right fielder, who threw a man out at third from deep right. Hicks and Boseker formed the National battery. Hicks struck out four men and Railing nine, Nationals five hits, Rosenthals fourteen; Errors, Rosenthals four; Nationals ten; Stolen bases, Rosenthal seven, Nationals one; two base hits, Hicks, Hyland, and Maurice; three base hit, Railing. Rises on balls, off Hicks two, off Railing none. The Rosenthals were strengthened by Maurice, I shortstop and Hyland, right field of Huntington, both boys doing excellent work. The Nationals were clearly out classed. Moses Krohn umpired and gave very good satisfaction. The score by innings: 123456 7 8 9 R H E Nationals 2 0 o*o 0 0 0 0 0 2 510 Decatur 30213 00 2 0 11 14 4

Court business Monday was as follows: T. E. Extel vs Wm. Swigert et al, final acct, allowed and commission discharged. Ulla Huiz vs Bert Baily et al rule to answer fourth Monday. Florence A. Schnepp vs L. W. Schnepp, appearance by defendant who files answer. Evidence was heard in the Mayer divorce case. It is with great pleasure that we announce the fact the United Brethren Conference which closed at Warren yesterday saw fit To return Rev. E.H. Pontius to his charge in this city. Rev. Pontius is ‘a polished gentleman and we sincerely hope that he continue his work here for years to come. Mother Christena Kern nee Bughman was born in Cumberland county, Pa., Aug. 18, 1807, and died in Union townhsip, Adams county, Ind., Sept. 9, 1903, aged, 96 years and 22 days. She was married to John Kern, Jan. 10, 1828. They moved to Starke county, 0., in 1829 and to Adams county, two and onehalf miles east of Decatur in 1852, where Father Kern died in March, 1875. She was converted at 13 years of age and united with the Ev. Association, of which she remained a faithful member 'till death, a period of abiut 83 years. Her home was always a home for preachers. In the last year or more she had an excellent home with her grand daughter, Mrs. J. W. Vail, in Decatur, but several weeks before her death she went to the country to her son, Phillip’s, where she had an attack of paralysis, which with old age, caused her death. She was the mother of nine children, five of whom, David, Samuel, Barbara, Catherine and Adam, preceded her to the spirit world, while Sarah. A. Mase, Elminia Railing, Phillip B. and G. W. Kern, with 30 grand, 33 great-grand, and 11 great-great-grand children survive her. Mother Kern was far and well known, and was Father Kernduring his lifetime, and both were held in highest regard for their industry and Christian integrity and exuberance of spirits, even within a few weeks of her demise. Funeral services were held at Salem church, on the old homestead, on Friday afternoon, Sept. 11. Services were conducted by Rev. D. S. Oakes of Fort Wayne, and Rev. S. S. Albert of Decatur.

A tragic scene was the death of Frederick W. Meyer Saturday afternoon, the end coming suddenly and at a time when he was supposed to be in the very best ot health. He had accompanied his son to town and after they had attended to the usual Saturday trade and business left for home about 4:30. They stopped at Byron D. Hendricks grocery on East Monroe street and the son went in to buy some groceries. As he jumped out of the buggy he noticed his father's condition was unusual'but supposed he was only drowsy. A number of people along the sreet noticed the old man's condition and Mr. Miller, a representative of the Howard-Dorset company went to his side. At that moment Mr. Meyers head '■ closed and the face assumed an awful expression. Mr. Miller leaped up into the buggy, placed his ear at the man’s breast and announced that the man was dead. Dr. Beavers was called and confirmed the statement. In the meantime the son appeared and when told that his father wasj dead he, became hysterical and raved madly finally becoming exhausted. The bodytof Mr. Meyers was carried into the office of Dr. Beavers and afterwards taken to the rooms of Gay & Zwick and prepared for burial. The remains were taken to the Meyers home Sunday and the funeral service were held Monday at one o’clock from the house, Rev. E. A. Allen officiating. Interment at the Salem cemetery. Frederick W. Meyers, better known here as William or Uncle Billy was nearly sixty-six years old, He was born in Switzerland October 5, 1837. Ho has resided in this county many years and was well and favorably known. He resided in the east portion of Union township, near the state line. His wife and sun survive him. Deputy coroner Zwick held an inquest on t- body pronouncing death due to heart trouble.

While doing some plumbing at the home of Mrs. Ella Bell Friday, Burt Mangold narrowly averted being seriously burned. He was trying to start a fire under what is known as the plumbers furnace, when gasoline got on his clothes and he was soon a mass of flames, the other boys came to his rescue and soon extinguished the same. Burt says it was a narrow escape and will be more careful next time.

The residence of James T. Merry- ■ man was burglarized Sunday night and by a member of the craft who knows his business. Mr. Merryman insists the work was done by a professional for home talent would never enter the home of a lawyer, knowing full well the futility of such an effort, but this fellow didn’t do so bad at that, securing about five dollars in cash, a garnet shirt stud, a pair of trousers, shoes and other articles. Entrance was made at the south east window into the parlor, the same being pried open with a “jimmy.” In the library the burglar secured a pair of shoes and stopped to unfasten the garnet from Tom’s shirt. He then glided noislessly up stairs to the bedroom where he secured Mr. Merryman’s trousers containing a pocket book full of receipts and another with four or five dollars in change, also a knife. As he reached around the door to get Mr. Merryman’s vest which contained a gold watch, Mrs. Merryman awakened and coughed. She watched the fellow whose face was masked in true burglar style slip down stairs, then called her husband just in time for him to catch a glimpse on the last stairstep. The burglar opened the door, walked quietly out, closed and locked the door after him. The men were culled but not th® least trace could be found and very probably never will be. The fellow I/as very bold and instead of the usual dark lantern used candles, marks of the burned parafine being discernable all over the house today. Mrs. Merryman kept her nerve admirably, never even utering a scream. The loss will probably amount to about twenty dollars unless something else is found missing. A woman passed through this city Thursday afternoon at 3:24 whose name during the past two years has become known to nearly every man, woman and child in the United States. She was on her way to Dalton, Pa., where she lectured Friday and was a passenger on the Erie coming from Huntingon, where she appeared as an attraction at the fair grounds yesterday. The reader has no doubt guessed ’ere this to whom we refer, the same being no less a personage than Carrie Nation whose crusade against the liquor question has given her a national reputation. The appearance leads us to believe that the strenuous life she has been leading agrees with her. She is large and healthy, her jaw has a firm setlook, her eyes are snappy and she caused us to believe she meant just what she said. From Dalton she .will.gojto New York City to complete arrangements to have a drama of her own production staged, the play being entitled “Saloonacy.” Mrs. Nation travels alone, but her engagements are arranged by her manager, James E. Furlong, of Rochester. N. Y. She is a seemingly well preserved old lady probably sixty years old, but has a keen perception and a fluent speech. She is exceptionally erratic against all forms of vice and when any comes her way she publicly attacks the wrong. She was thrust in the presence of some card players and a group of gentlemen smoking at Huntington and she unhesitatingly told them of their wrong doings She wears a suit chiefly of black made plainly and makes no elaborate display of jewelry. She wears a button with the motto “A Home Defender.”On the train from Huntington to this city Auditor Boch rode in the same car with Mrs. Nation. She spoke to him as she does to every man she meets saying, “young man you should vote the Prohibition ticket.” Abe assured her she had guessed his politics and she seemed well pleased. She is billed for the Portland fair week after next.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 29

Manley Brown of Jefferson township died about four o’clock Wednes. day afternoon, the result of a terrible accident which occurred about nine o’clock that morning. Mr. Brown lived on the Smith Shoemaker- farm and yesterday with a num- ! her of the neighbors gathered at tho Dr. R. O. Ralston farm nearby to assist in raising a barn. Quite a crowd was present and the work was progressing rapidly. As is ■ usual at barn raisings a jin polo about forty feet high was being used to draw up the heavy timbers. This was held in place by guy ropes fastended to stakes driven in tho ground. Manley was standing a few feet away when one of tho stakes pulled out. The jin pole tottered and fell with an awful crash, catching Manley Brown and crushing him beneath. His head was pinned to the earth and when the heavy pole was lifted off by the frightened comrades they beheld a terrible sight, the man’s head and shoulders being crushed and the skull frightfully fractured. Tho injured man was still breathing however, he was carried into Ihe house and Dr. Haggerman of Chattanooga and Dr. Franz of Berne hastily summoned. No physician had power to save the life however and he never regained consciousness, death ending his suffering during the afternoon. The deceased was about thirty-five years old, an honest, Christian gentleman. A wife and one son, eight years old, both of whom are heart broken composed his family. He was a hard working farmer but leaves but a small estate and the family have the sincere sympathy of all who have heard of the sudden death of their supporter. The funeral arrangements could not be ascertained.

The Marion News-Tribune says: Mrs. Lase Ellis, Redkey, the woman who has made a name for herself by suing another married woman for alienating the affections of her husband, demandinfg $5,000 damages, was in Marion yesterday looking for evidence. She found several Marion people who can tell stories that will interest a jury in her damage suit, or that will induce the court to hearken in the action already instituted for divorce from Lase Ellis. Pretty Mrs. Garrett, a neighbor of the Ellis family at Redkey, is sued for damages, and the matter hinges upon a jaunt to Marion by Ellis and the Garrett woman September 10. Mrs. Ellis found on the register at the Barrier hotel the signature, “L. Brown and wife, Portland, Ind.” She recognized Ellis’ hand writing at glance. She traced her husband and the woman in their meandcrings through on and down to the minutest details followed their course after they left the Pennsylvania passenger train in this city September 10. Mrs. Ellis’ excursion to Marion was one to give her greatest satisfaction. She expressed herself yesterday morning as being well pleased. She is a comely woman of 40. She wears an air of determination. She has not eu idle in woman whom she charges with destroying her happiness. She declares it to be her determination to follow the matter to the end. She is relentless. Pretty Mrs. Garrett is 37 and her husband, like Lase Ellis, is in the saloon business. The families are prominent. The Ellis family especially, is one of the leading houses of Redkey. Ellis is 50 or thereabouts and it seems is gay to a lamentable extent. Mrs. Ellis got word September 10 that her guilty husband and the Garrett woman had been seen on a Pennsylvania train west bound. She surmised that Montpelier was their destination, and went there. On her way home she came upon the derelict Ihusband and his companion. Ellis leaped from a moving train to escape, and Mrs. Ellis calmly sat beside the shivering Mrs. Garrett and opened her heart to her victim during the ride to Redkey station in the presence of a large crowd and the affair caused an immense sensation. Then followed the unique 1 suit of damages. Mrs. Ellis's trip I here yesterday was taken in the inI terets of the action.