Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 16 June 1904 — Page 5

I Smoke I ■ House I | I LOR ALL KINDS OP I H Tobacco I l,„ Cigars .... 1 I jWe have more Brands to Se-H I ]<--t from than any house K M in the City. H AL FRISTOE. East side 2d St. opp. court house II Prosecuting Attorney John U. 1 iran filed provoke case before Kiuire James H. Smith yesterday trifled the State of Indiana K. Mrs. Belle Harman. The prosecuting witness is Mrs. Flora ■hitches, a neighbor lady who tvs Mrs. Harman called her some tvful bad names. The arrest will tobably be made this afternoon Knd the case heard this evening, the women live in the west part If town. I The Jeffries -Monroe fight will ■not come off at San Francisco Friliay night as formerly arranged. ■Owing to the injury to the chamIpion’s knee the fight scheduled for ■Friday night will be postponed. F'Billy" Delaney, manager for JeffIries. wired from Harbin Springs I last night that the champion would |n»t be ready until June 24. Manlager James Coffroth of the committee club immediately announced that the fight would take place on the night of Thursday June 30. Edward L. Fitzpatrick son of exCounty Clerk Ed V. Fitzpatrick, received notice Sunday morning that he had been selected as page for the republican national convention to convene at Chicago'on June 21. He is to report for duty on June 17th. Young Fitzpatrick is one of the only two pages and apportioned to Indiana and will see the big convention while at the same time serving in an honorary position that few boys have an opportunity, to fill.—Portland Sun. From present appearances Decatur will have no celebration July Fourth. For several years the Driving Club have been attending to this day and a good program with races at Steele’s park drew fairly good crowds and furnished amusement for young and old. This organization however have not been in evidence this year and as the buisness men so far have made no arrangements it begins to look as though the young America must needs give vent to their enthusiasm out of the city oi save it up for some future date.

A bay horse and a buggy with yellow running gear, was stolen Saturday evening from Gunsett & Son, who conduct a feed stable on South Market street. Tne rig was hired by a stranger who gave his name as Edward Webb. The only trace found so far is that he was seen driving in tho direction of Djcatur. Webb, it is understood, is a professional thief and is wanted by the officers in Auglaize county for horsestealing. Webb is described as being about six feet tall, weight about one hundred and eighty pounds, wears dark clothes and dark cap.—Van Wert Bulliten. The outfit was captured at Geneva. “The day current will not be turned on at the city electric plant before July Ist and possibly not until a week later” said Mayor Coflfee yesterday. Tho delay is due to the fact that it is simply im possible to buy brick with which to wall in the new boilers. Every brick factory in this county as well as in surrounding cities has been searched but not a load of the valuable building material is forth coming and all that can be done is to wait until one of the home plants can furnish some which will not be before next week. The boilers are in position and already for the walls and had the material loeen obtainable would have been completed by this time. Many people are anxiously, waiting the day current and there is but little doubt but that it will pay and pay well after the first few months.

A handsome new church is to be constructed at Mt. Pleasant at a cost of about $2500 the contract having been secured by Mann & Christen. At a recent meeting of the trustees it was decided to give a big picnic on Monday’ July 4th which it is believed will be the greatest event of the kind held in this community in years, the proceeds to go to the church fund. One of the principle events of the day will be the laying of the corner tone. An excellent program including addresses by several speakers from a distance will be rendered, This part of the days events is not complete but is in charge of Rev. W. E. McCarty of Hoagland and we can assure our readers that it will be well taken care of., Besides this there will be various amusements for young and old including music by martial and brass bands and the day will be- long remembered by those who attend. Another feature and the one from which the church expect to reap some financial returns will be the big dinner to be served on the grounds. The cause is a meritorous one and will tifford people of this community an opportunity to help the church along and give vent at the same time to their patriotic feelings, so manifest in the breast of young America on the Fourth of July. The church trustees are Noah Sheets, president; and Coat Cook, J. E. Mann, D. W. Ruckman H. E Butler James Hoagland, Elta Mallanee and Samuel Spangler. The building committee are Noah Sheets, Coat Cook and J. E. Mann.

There has been some talk concerning a special train to be run over the Erie, carrying a crowd to witness the game of ball between the Limas and the Rosenthals at Lima next Sunday. The management of the local team informs the Democrat that arrangements to that effect are not improbable, but as yet nothing definite can be stated. The agent here, expectsjto hear soon from the passenger agent at Marion. It the reply is favorable,Jthe train will be run, and a round trip rate of ninety cents be given. To secure this train, however, the management must insure a sale of 100 tickets. It should be an easy matter to secure the sale of the required number. The Democrat will endeavor to keep its readers posted as <o the condition of affairs.

L.C. Masters district chairman of the Prohibition party, says an attack in this campaign will be made on the Nicholson law, on the ground that the law has been worse than useless to tho prohibition cause. The first gun in the Prohibition campaign in this district will be fired by Joseph E. Cowgill, of Indianapolis, candidate for State Statistican. A particularly strong fight will be made in Jay county, where the party is strong and where Sumner Hays, of Portland, a well known citizen is a candidate for Judge of the Jay . Circuit Court. Mr. Hays will make a •house to house canvass. Aaron Worth the Congressional candidate will also make a speaking campaign in this district, and on July 4 an all day rally will be held in the McCulloch Park, Muncie with the Rev. James Stansfield, of Indianapolis, as chief speaker. The jury in the Dunn murder case at Port W ayne returned a verdict of guilty Saturday afternoon after two hour deliberation and fined the punishment at life imprisonment. Monday s Journal Gazette said: There were eight jurymen in the Dunn murder trial who voted to hang Charles W. Dunn on the first ballot. The rapidity with which the jury formulated its verdict is sufficient evidence of the fact that all of the members of it had their minds well made up when they returned from the court room. There were three members of the jury who had said under oath that they had conscientious scruples against affixing the death penalty in any case. The state did not ask for the extreme punishment, and it wul be remem j bered that Judge Hench accepted the jury immediately after one of the jurors had announced unasked that he did not approve of capital punishment. M hen the jury retired Saturday and made up its verdict the jurors, as usual, took a pledge among themselves to keep the "proceeding secret. Then, as usual, the story leaked out. Os the nine men who believed in capital punishment all one voted that way. When it was apparent that the other four would never consent to this action, the jury effected a compromise on imprisonment for life.

The Decatur city band will hold its regular meeting Friday evening instead of Thursday evening. So all will take notice of the change, a Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kunkel | and sons, William and Kenneth left last night on the 9:20 train for St. | Louis. Thev will spend two or three days at the fair and visiting with friends in St. Louis and will then leave for Bartletsville, Indian Territory where Mr. Kunkel will spend a week looking after the intersts of the Indian Territory Improvement Company, the organization of which was published in the News yesterday. This is the company in which Mr. Kunkel, Hugh Dougherty, John W. Sale and Governor i Durbin are members. They have about 14,000 acres of oil leases near Bartlettvsille and Mr. Kunkel will locate a number of wells, the drilling of which will then be started at once. The leases are in the wonderful new western field which has attracted so much attention and it 1 is a foregone conclusion that Mr. ' Kunkel’s usual good luck will remain with him in this territory.— Blutffon News.

The home of Mrs. Christian Ashbaucher east of town was the scene of pretty home wedding last evening which w’as performed in the presence of a large gathering of the relatives and friends of the bride and groom, Miss Amelia Ashbaucher daughter of Mrs. W. Christian Ashbaucjier and Mr. John Augsburger, of Adams county. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. O. P. Vitz of Vera Cruz., Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert of Rockcreek township acted as attendants to the bride and groom. An elegant wedding supper was served. Among the guests were the families of Fred, Godfrey, Benjamin and Frank Asbaucher. of this city, Miss Mina Case, of Decatur, and Miss Lillian Case of St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Augsburger will reside with his mother in Adams county. He is a prosperous young farmer and was nominated for the office of township trustee last spring.—Bluffton News.

The 25th annual encampment of the Indiana G. A. R. is now on at Warsaw and Winona and will continue until Thursday night. It is expected in all there will be 25,000 visitors. The big parade occurred today. Among the notables present are Gen. C. Black the distinguished Illinois democrat and national commander of the G. A. R. who is mentioned as the democratic nominee for vice president; Mrs. John A. Logan, widow of the famous Illinois general and once the republican nominee for vice president with James G. Blaine; Gov. Durbin and staff. J. Frank Hanly of Lafayette republican nominee for governor of Indiana: George AV. Grubbs, state commander of the G. A. R , and others. The Mardi Gras parade and fire works display took place last night and was a grand spectacular event. A large unmber of Decatur and Adams county people are in attendance at the festivities.

At a business meeting of the Masonic lodge Tuesday it was decided t<s accept the propositon made by Mr. Allison to lease the third floor of the new block and a committee consisting of the board of trustees, C. A. Dugan, J. C. Coverdale and D. E. Smith and L. G. Ellingham were appointed to close the negotiatou at once. The lease covers a period of five years and the rent was made satisfactory toleasor and leasee. The rooms will be finished to suit the convention of the lodge including spacious work room, dinning hall, kitchen, social halls, regalia closets, preperation rooms, etc. Handsome and modern furniture will be purchased and a committee including John D. Hale, George Kinzle and L- G. Ellingham were appointed to investigate and report just what will be the proper thing and the probable cost. They will visit Lima. Ohio.-Kendal-ville and other cities where new lodge rooms have recently been furnished and will report within a week or two. The trustees were authorized to sell the old Boyers property now owned by the lodge, if the real value can be obtained. The rent of the new rooms, according to contract will begin as soon as they are complete which Mann & Christen informs us will be not later than August Ist. A month later than that date will no doubt find the Masons comfortably at home in their handsome new quarters, with a lodge room unexcelled anywhere rfthe staff-®

People & Holthouse this mining received a fine new rubber tired cab, which shows an earnest desire to keep upto the city’s wants. A farewell party was given Monday evening in honor of Mrs. M. A. Hamm who leaves in a few days for Pleasant Hill Missouri. The event was held at Steel’s Park and from all reports of the same a most enjoyable time was had. Mrs. H. A. Fristoe was the originator of the party and all invited w r ent with well tilled lunch baskets. The ladies went to the Park early in the afternoon and at five were joined by their husbands and a good old fashioned picnic supper was indulged in. All ate to their hearts content after which numerous games were played such as cross tag, tree tag and horse shoe and the Park resounded with the hearty laughter from those taking part. Those present were Mr. and Mrs Dan Erwin, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bryson, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fristoe, Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Beardsley, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sowers, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Fristoe, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Gregg, Mrs. W. J. Craig, Mrs. Dari Myers and daughter and Mrs M. A. Hamm.

A deal was closed yesterday whereby E. L. Carrol the grain man became sole owner of the old hoop factory and sheds adjoining his elevator. This property was owned by the Decatur Egg Case Company and has been vacant for some time, this firm having gone out of that buiness and the buildings were of practically no value to them for their own use, hence the deal. Mr Carrol will convert these buildings into a hay barn which will give him ample storage capacity for thirty cars of hay which is something that he has badly needed ever since being here, and also something that will be much appreciated by the farmers as they will not now be compelled to wait and hold their hay until cars can be obtained and especially if they only have part of a load can now be assured of some place to put it. Mr. Carrol is doing a nice business and is trying to do everything in nis power to help the farmers, who certainly appreciate his courtesies toward them.

June is a big month in Portland this year. Besides the dozen weddings that have already pulled off within the corporation line under police protection this is also the month of circuses. The month started with a great show—Stewart’ Al! Stars—then came VanWoelners thirty-one piece show which is now closing a 4 days’ stand and the next is Sipe,s dog and pony show due here next Friday afternoon and night. Then on June 24 comes the biggist in tho world—Barnum and Bailey's. The C. B. &C. promises to whistle into the city this month and in politics there has been a Republican county convention and a township primary is scheduled for Tuesday. The high school commencement was held this month and the 13 banquets, receptions and what not which always attended it were so manipulated that no casualties were reported,. Then comes the connty common school commencement Tuesday June 21. Greatest of all however is the organization of a Commercial Club to look after the advancement and industrial welfare of the city.— Portland Commercial Review.

The Bachelor Maids met Tuesday evening with Miss Mayme Terveer at her home on Fifth street in regular social session with a full membership present, and from all reports a most enjoyable time was had. The evening was spent as usual by the maids playing euchre and the battle for supremacy among the members was close and exciting, with Misses Mary Heffner and Rose Confer landing the first prizes and Miss Edith Wemhoff and Mrs. Clem Holthouse the boobies. After awarding the prizes to the winners in this contest a guessing contest -yas installed and the girls permitted to draw on their imagination and memory for answeres and at this Miss Edith Wemhoff proved the best while Mrs. Roman Holthouse was awarded the booby. During the evening enjoyment Miss Mayme ’ proceeded to serve her guests with a fine three course repast, and at a late hour the meeting adiourned to meet next with Miss May Niblics the exact date not being given,. The guests of honpr last evening were Mrs. Clem HoltSaouse of Delphi Ind., and Mrs. Roman Holthouse of this city.

Sheriff will not go to San Antonio, Texas, for thd'Charles Miller who is being held there for he is not the man wanted here. The cues and reports were followed in such a manner that it was supposed there was no doubt about this being the man wanted for forging Martin Geoke’s name to a check for seventy five dollars but this morning a letter arrived from Marshal Ervin of that city in which a photograph of the man held there, was enclosed. A glance at the pictrue was conculsive proof that a mistake had been made. The man wanted here is a young fellow not over twenty five years old and with a boyish look, while the Charley Miler now in jail at San Antonia is an old ringer, with'a dozen alias names such as ClarkJ James, Smith and Cohen. He is a Jew and ap. parently twenty years older than the man wanted here. He was arrested for petit larcency and the Marshal says they would turn him over to Decatur officers if a more serious charge could be preferred. Officials at Hot Springs will be notified and the right Miller may yet be taken.

•The Erie railroad is going into the human interest method of creating demand for space in its passenger trains. It has a few ideas now that would put a crimp in a yellow journal. The Erie purposes to see what there is of curiosity in the human mind and how much the people will pay for it. Incidentally the Erie will be liberal. That line has a new train in prospect. It w’ill start from New York on June 19 and will run via Marion and the Big Four to St. Louis. In looking around for a catchy advertisement, Assistant General PassengerJAgent Walaoe of Cleveland has hit upon this one. He has proposed to the head of the department that the Erie ought to give 1100 to the best looking woman riding on the new train on its initial trip. The judges should be the men. Incidentally also he suggests that there be a contest as to the best looking man on the first train. The ladies will have a chance to repay the compliment. Mr. Walace says that there is to be no deadlock on if possible. He wants to have a hundred or so school teachers and as many bachelors. Married couples are not tabooed but their votes will cause a deadlock, according to Mr. Wallace. He believes that every man thinks his wife the prettiest and every women has an idea that her husband is about the handsomest ever. One voting for the other unless a divorce suit is pending—would naturally prevent any conclusion and no award of the prize. Mr. Wallace says that this money will be paid in gold at the conclusion of the contest, and will go toward helping defray expenses at the fair. Incidentally this is a bid for the pretty women of the country to get busy and get on the Erie’s fiust< train between New York and St. Louis. The Erie has also put on an offer of SIOO for the person selecting the best name for the new Erie trian. The contest closed today.

Cheap Lands. You will regret it if you don't go with us to North Dakota July sth. See Dick Townsend at the office of C. J- L utz for excursion rates July sth. Don’t rent go to North Da. June sth and establish a home for your self and family. Don’t say I ha vent the time to go on this excursion Juy sth. Go and get in on the ground floor. It will cost you little money and buy a home for you and your children can homestead the adjoining 160 acres. Go to North Dakota and look for your selves. See Dick Townsend at first National Bank about excursion rates July sth. Write me today or come and see me about excursion rates to Man dan North Dakota. Dick Townsend office of C. J. Lutz over F irst National Bank. Go now before the other fellow gets ahead of you and buy a fine piece of land from $5 to sls per acre, that will double in value in a short time. Dick Townsend represents W. H. Brown & Co. of Chicago who have 175,000 acres of rich lands for sale at from $5 to 15 per acre. See him about excursion rates July sth.

NEW’CLOVER LEAF TIME CARD. The proposed new time, card on the Clover Leaf railway will probaby go into effect within a week or ten days, June 22 being the day fixed at present. The new card as arranged at the Toledo offices has been sent out for the approval of the agents and patrons along the line.’ It means practically a return to the former card and as arranged now will be as follows: East Bound. Present time New time No. 2—11:42 a. m. 11:37 a.m. N 0.4 — 6:44 p. m. G:o7p. m. No. 6—6:08 a m.. 5:34a. m. West Bound. Nol. —6:44 a. m. 12:49 p.m. N 0.3 —10:11 a. m. 4:50a.m. No. 5—8:52p. m. 8:37 p. m. All trains will run daily except numbers one and two which will not run on Sunday. So far as known the new card is • satisfactory to Decatur patrons. Railroad Notes. The latest literary success The Other Man. Have you read it? Hunting and fishing throughout the great Northwest is' brought out in a charming mannar in this beautifully illustrated volume of 1330 pages. A limited issue only. Enclose 10 cents in stamps to W. R. Callaway, General Passenger Agent Soo Line Minneapolis, Minn. A beautiful map, valuable for reference, printed on heavy paper, 42x64 inches mounted on rollers; edged bound in clcth, showing our new island po; sessions. The Trans-Siberian Railway, Pacific Ocean cables, railway lines and other features of Japan, China, Munchuria, Koorea and the Far East. Sent in receipt of 25 cents in stamps by W. B. Knrskern, P. T. M., Chicago & North Western R’y, Chicago, 111.

$27.50 Hot Springs, S.D . 30.70 Deadwood and Lead and return , from Chicago daily, via the Chicago & North Western Ry. Correspondingly low rates from other points. Tne Black Hills region the great natural sanitarium of the west, is one of the most picturesque spots in the world and well worth a visit. Information and tickets can be secured from your home agent. Illustrated Black Hills booklet with valuable map mailed on receipt of 4 cent in stamps by W .B . Kniskern, Chicago. Homeseekers’ excursions via Southern railroad in connection with the Queen & Cresent route to certain points in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Kentucky. Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia on the first and third Tuesdays in each month—May to November, 1904 inclusive, at the very low rate of one fare for the round trip, plus $2. Tickets are good going 15 days, and for stop-overs south of the Ohio River with final limit for return of 21 days from date of sale. On the same dates one way settlers’ tickets will be sold to points in the same territory at onehalf first-class rates, plus $2 from Ohio River gateways. For rates, schedules and full ‘information, call on your nearest ticket agent, or write J. S. McCullough, N. W. P. A., 225 Dearborn street, Chicago, 111. Summo outings in Wisconsin Over a hundred summer resorts located on the Wisconsin Central Ry. between Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Ashland, offers to the summer tourists all attractions in the way of rest, comfort and recre. ation. The hotels are modern and splendidly equipped for the business. Waukesha, Waupaca, Fifield and a score of other resorts are famous. Beautifully illustrated booklots descjipjive of this region will be Trailed upon application to Jas. C. Pond, Gen. Pass. Agt. Wis. Cent. Ry., Milwaukee, Wis. Going to the World’s Fair? If so, send for complete guide to the city of St. Louis and world a fa.r grounds, containing maps and full information about hotels, restaurants, theatres and all points of interests, Published only by the Clover Leaf Route, Toledo, Ohio, and sent free on receipt of six (6) cents postage.

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