Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 22 September 1904 — Page 5

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- ■ Saratoga, New York, Sept 21— Budge Herrick of Albany, was Snanitnously named as candidate j or governor this afternoon. His Hjeotion was a compromise and |L, agreeable to every faction. He js a clean man and his election believed certain. Congressman HarKson, of New York City, was lamed tA lieutenant governor. fne convention is the most enthusiastic ever held in the state ana the democrats are sanguine of eleo■ig their ticket and carrying the ■ate for Parker & Davis. ——— ■The funeral services of the seven Months’ old child of Mr. and Mrs. DM. Byerly, of Kirkland township Here’ held Tuesday at the house, at >wo o'clock. The child died of pneumonia. !>'■. J. Q. Neptune has left for where he will visit for a few weeks with his sister. The doctor took all of his shooting apEdus with him ana expects to do tie hunting as a side line. isrles Painter, the alleged ringer of the Willshire gang of robMs, who were sent to the peniten tiar about three years ago for bwglarizing many Willshirr stores, liul been given his liberty on parole, and arrived at his home in that town last Sunday morning. EmMArnent has been guaranteed Painter by W. B. Price, a, Willshire bMcksmith, who has confidence in Painter’s ability to become a good Citi. en. Painter is the last of the galg to be released. When arrested Muter was marshal of the village ofliVillshire. was received here Saturday mor ng that three hundred pounds ofßynamite had been stolen from a party west of Celina last night. Had it been three hundred pounds oflomething else that was stolen j 'ccial significance would have I been attached to the theft, espe--iaSy in this city, but in view of the recent attempt made to blow up the bulkhead at the reservoir, the tb >ii ght that this large amount I o®xplosive may now be in the ! «Mjd< of someone who may repeat the effort to destroy the big pond is not calculated to create a feeling of dute security in this neck of 1 thewiods. However, the chances of® one finding an opportunity to dynamite either of the reservoir bank at this time are exceedingly s lim, as they are being closely patrkliod by an ample force of men. Marys News. little town of Tocsin, located on the Chicago & Erie is experienc"®qnite a boom at this time, are going up for busin< ss and residence purposes ü ßd jlm future of the little town is Vo >T®)right . A man who paid the plac| u visit- last week says the inflpibSpints have suddenly wakened up to the possibilities that their k town affords and are getting busy develop these posibilities. Toc--Biu i# now connected by telephone ff ithfchf> outside world, an extenthe Ossian line reaching the Place and this is a thing in their favor. Market reports can be re°cived while they are hot and the poopiH nave the advantage of a r^® ni ‘ lr ket every day. Tocsin is *u one of the finest potato raising Wicts in Indiana and very little is found raising potatoes. .-jHr °f them are produced in the ■ every year and find a read ß»arket. ‘ i

C. F. True made a business visit to Bluffton today. Postoffioe Inspector Fletcher, cf Indianapolis, is sending out a general warning against so-called inheritanoe frauds. It is stated that I many people are swindled out of | money by being made to believe , that they are heir to some immense i fortune in some foreign country. United States consuls in many ■ places have reported that there tire no estates of uny consequence to which Americans can lay claim. There are many people in Indiana who are now trying to prove their rights to estates. The cause for the warning being sent out is that it is known notices have been sent to Indiana citizens within the past few days telling them of a big estate which is rightfully theirs. Jasper Bailor and Harve Thompson, two young men who are temporary occupants of the county jail each having been found guilty of larceny in the circuit court during the past week, engaged in a ’rough and tumble fight in their cell yesterday morning, and as a result young Thompson’s face looks like a bomb shell had exploded somewhere near. The boys were quarreling over some trivial matter when one spit in the other's face; the courtesy was returned and a clinch followed. The boys are about evenly matched in size and strength, but Bailor showed more science. During the first round, when the affair was developing into real fight, Sheriff Butler appeared and declared the match off.

“Dorothy,” the comic opora, has come and thank goodness has gone. It was so bad it was good. Heralded as one of the best on the road, it proved to be a farce, worse than any barn-storming outfit that ever struck Decatur and to make it gord the advance man, wearing silk hat and a big smile had the nerve to solicit tickets at SI.OO each. Manager Bosse heard of thi “fake” in time to reduce the price to fifty cents and his action proves that he is doing his best to protect his patrons. A crowded house greeted the company and all are of the same opinion, “the worst ever.” Those who had dollar tickets were rebated or given their money back and Mr. Bosse is receiving the praises he deserves. The company left here for Winchester on an early train, where they will torture the citizens tonight. Bluffton people were well pleased with the performance. “Naff” said. Yesterday afternoon the St. John church in Root township occurred the wedding of Miss Lizzie Gallmeyer to Mr. Richard Hobrock. The ceremony was performed by the presiding minister and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends of both parties. Immediately following the ceremony the guests adjourned to the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hobrock, where a large and sumptuous wedding dinner was served. Miss Gallemeyer is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs, ConradGallemeyer, ofJßoot township, and has a great number of friends in this city. Mr. Hobrock is the son of Ex-Commiss-ioner Henry Hobrock and wife, and is quite well known here. The happy young couple will make their future home at the Hobrock farm, where they will be at home to their friends The young couple were the recipients of a number of beautiful and costly presents. The Democrat extends congratulations. The Rev. F. J. Dandurand, for four years pastor of St. Rose s Catholic church at Monroeville has been compelled to go to Colorado on account of his health, which has heen failing for some time, and Bishop Alcrding has appointed the Rev. Thomas Conroy to the Monroeville charge. Father Conroy is a Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Conroy, of Melita street, this city, and was ordained about three years ago. He has been stationed at Anderson for two years as assistant to the Rev. Dennis Mulcahy, and has won widespread renown as the priest who, on one occasion fought a pistol duel in the dark with a burglar who attemped to steal from at Anderson the financial receipts of a church »ir. On another occasion while walking home at nU ht with the proceeds ot asocial, he was attacked by a footpad but in stead of submitting to being robbed, gave his assailant a sound trouncing. He is a devoted young priest and an eloquent pulpit orator.-Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

A postal card from Lebanon, Indina, offers a reward of $350 for the return of a horse and buggy and conviction of thief. The outfit includes a seven-year-old sorrel mare and a rubber-tire buggy. After a married life of twelve years, the home of Mr. and Mrs. M illiam Knapp is blessed with the presence of a bouncing baby girl, j W illiam declares he is the happiest man in Union township, ,nd no one doubts his word. Both mother and babe doing well. Forty-one years ago Tuesday was fought one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war. On Sunday, September 20, of that year, the rebel and Union armies came together at Chickamauga and when the sun had set on the battle field 30,000 of the Union and rebel soldiers had been killed, wounded or were missing. No battle in the history of the war was fought with so great earnestness. To many old soldiers in the city and county the date recalls recollections they would rather forget. The memory of comrades dropping by their side, of long hours of agony spent while lying wounded on the field, these j many things and many more help to make ‘he memory one of horror. Histories tell of the deeds of heroism performed upon this occasion, of the rock of Chickamauga, of daring charges, but to eye witnesses and participants of the battle, the histories tell but a meagre part;the scenes were too big for the pen of man to record and with the passing of the old soldiers will die many of the traditions and events of that day, worthy of a longer life. Last Saturday evening at the home of Lawrence Beitler, a surprise party was given in honor of his son Clarence’s eighteenth birthday. Music and games were the amusements of the evening, and in spite of all of Clarence’s objections he was put under the bed. At nine o’clock supper was served. All guests ate to their hearts content. They parted at a late hour, all reporting a splendid time and wishing Clarence many more such birthdays. Those present were Hattie Bovine, Carrie Miller, Martha Valentine, Bessie Hoffman, Millie Miller, Lurinda Johnson, Flossie Leisure, Lucinda Wagner. Aldena Marshond. Jessie Leisure, Osa Marshond, John Miller, Jacob Hoffman, Thomas Johnson, Merl Leisure, Clarence Wagner, Earl Marshond, Peter Neiswander, Albert Ruch, Frank Hirsny, Lawrence Baumgartner, Fred Zurcher, and Joseph Baumgartner. Those present from a distance were Henry Simon, of Geneva, Emma and Milliard Baumgartner, of Linn Grove, Stell i Hunter, of Decatur, Emil 1 Baumgartner, of Fort Wayne and Fred, Mahala and Lizzian Beitler of Vera Cruz. Court Notes. Charles Ault, charged with forging the name of Meyer & Soheiman to a check for eight dollars and cashing it at Chris Boknecht's saloon was on trial yesterday. About two hours were required to secure a jury and the hearing of evidence did not begin until 1:30 o’clock yesterday. L. C. Devoes is representing the defendant and J. C. Moran the state. —o — The case of the State vs William Daugherty on a charge of assault, was heard yesterday. The jury was empaneled and the state s evience heard, when Juge Erwin dismissed the defendant owing to lack of evienoe. —o — Judge John M. Smith, of Portl land, was appointed special judge !to hear the case of the State vs Green Burkhead. —o — Hooper & Lenhart, as attorneys for plaintiff, filed a new case eni titled John W. Rout vs Lucy E. i Rout, complaint to compel defendant to deed certain property to plaintiff. —o— First National & Loan Association of Portland vs Walter F. McGinnitie ct a!; finding for plaintiff and cross complaints as per decree filed with papers. Foreclosure ordered. —o— Enos M. Peoples et al vs Samuel M. Allen et al, suit to quiet title, i Reply filed. This is criminal week in circuit court and the jury reported at nine o'clock. All were present but Wm.

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Auman who was excused until next Monday, on account of illness. The rest of the regular panel are John C. Augsburger, Henry Rodenbeck, Fred Bultemeyer, William Roop, James M. Archbold, Joseph Dailey, B. J. Terveer, Charles E. Bollinger, Amos Buokinaster, A. F. Theime, and Martin Shady. The jury were excused until one o’clock, when the case of the State vs Harve Thompson was called and is being heard this afternoon. Thompson is a young man of perhaps eighteen years. He is a son of Mrs. Overhulser and is known as “Toughy.” He is accused of having robbed Miss Hattie Moore one night about two months ago. On that occasion he was standing near Eighth street in company with Jasper Bailor, a young man since convicted of robbing Erie cars. Miss Moore attempted to pass them on her way home when she was seized by the boys and her purse taken from her. She identified the young men and they were arrested the next day. Bailor confessed, but said he was only along and took no part in the affair. Thompson is represented by Attorney L. C. Devoss and the state by J. C. Moran. Some little trouble was had in securing a jury and the trial began about 2:30 o’clock. —o — With a smile upon his face Harve Thompson Monday morning listened to the verdict of the jury, which found him guilty of larceny, and for which the law says the punishment is a term of from one to three years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. He was tried for participating in the robbery of Miss Hattie Moore. The jury deliberated only a short time, returning a verdict about seven o’clock last evening, but same was not read in court until this morning. Thompson's attorney, L. C. Djvoss, asked the court to commute the sentenoq to the county jail instead of prison. Judge Erwin has not yet ruled on the motion. —O'Otis O. Juday et al vs Prospect Oil company et al, cross complaint filed, summons ordered. —o — Leota P. Hilpoit vs Mil ton Hilpert, application for temporary allowance, defendant ordered to pay plaintiff S2O in five days. Set for trial. —o — B. W. Sholty, assignee of C M. France, vs W. O. Biwrnan, rule to answer. —o — Mert McCain vs Cadillac Oil Co., default as to defendant, finding ! for plaintiff in the sum of $389.80 Foreclosure ordered. —o— William D. Roe vs William D. Roe, administrator, two claims, set for trial September 21th. TO HUNTERS The attention of hunters is directed to the fact that it is a violation ofjthe law to be in the fields with dog and shot gun after October 1 without a license. As lic mses are good for only one year those issued last year have expired. Z. T. Sweeney, commissioner of Fisheries and Game, Columbus, Ind., will take up the old license and issue a new one if the old is returned and the one dollar requir ed by law is enclosed. Persons desiring to take out a new license must sign and enclose a similar

application to the following with one dollar fee. This office has been suplied with applications and persons desiring can have them free upon application: Z. T. Sweeney, Commissioner of Fisheries and Game, Columbus, Indiana. Sir: I beg to state’hat I am a resident of , county of State of Indiana, and enclose one dollar herewith for which you will please send me resident permit for one year. lam years old, feet inches high, weight pounds; complexion ,color of hair——, color of eyes ,distinctive marks receives his mail regularly at this postoffioe. Mr. Postmaster. At is received parties must attach photograph before it is valid. | All licenses issued previous to January 1, 1903, have been revoked. William Beuchner, of Schum, Ohio, was in our city yesterday, having brought with him two handsome colts five months’ old, and the two weighing fifteen hundred pounds. The animals were sold to Sam Pillars, who lives just north of the city, and who paid the handsome sum of one hundred’’ and ninety dollars for the pair. These colts are of well bred ana are as pretty as pictures, being gentle and can be led any "place. Both colts captured first prizes at -the Great Northern Indiana fair, and were one of the chief attractions at the fair. Mr. Pillars is a good judge of horse flesh and thinks he has a bargain in these two colts, which he will raise on his own farm. While on the street they were admired by eveyone. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Charley Moore, and hi two children recently had a ter. 1 de experience in which they were quite badly hurt and their lives were saved by a faithful dog. Charley is the son of T. R. Moore of this city and left here a few years ago for Phoenix, Arizona, where he has since lived. The Arizon i Republican, published at Phoenix, said in last Wednesdy’s issue: C. M. Moore, his ten months’ old babe, and his nine-year-old daughter, Vera, early yesterday morning had a most exciting experience, that,for, a few minutes promised to end in j the killing of all of them by an infuriated steer, and that did result in serious injury to Mr. Moore and the baby. Mr. Moore, lives with ; his family near the Murphy school house, a half mile w’est and three- ‘ fourths of a mile south of the Capitol building, and not a great dis ' tance from the Hurley slaughter ' house. Ho is the rural free deliv- ; ery mail carrier on route No. 4 and I about 6:30 o’clock yesterday mornj ing he went out to his mail wagon with the baby in his arms, and his daughter Vera to survey things generally preparatory to hitching up. The wagon stood only a short distance from the house and they were not more than a couple of rods from the house when the incident related below ooccured. As soon as they got into the yard they noticed a big steer coming down the lane toward the house, a steer they afterward learned, had, by jumping a corral fence, escaped from a bunch that was being driven to the block in the slaughter pens. The little girl thinking that he, like most steers, would be easily frightened, ran out to the lane to turn him back. Instead of turning, the maddened animal charged upon

her, knocking her down. Fortunately though, a horn went on either side and she was unhurt except the jar of the fall. Before the big brute could gore her, the family dog fastened its teeth in the steer’s heels, and the steer turned his attention to the dog. Mr. Moore instantly started for the house with the baby but the steer at the same instant saw the move and lunged after him, thus giving Vera a chance to escape to the hou-e. The steer caught Mr. Moore and the babe and tasseled them about six feet in the air, one of the animal's horns in the meantime making a deep gash, across Mr. Moore’s abdomen. When Mr. Moore struck the ground he managed to do so on one side, holding the baby at arm’s length. He immediately rolled over on his face and raising his elbows drew the little one under him for protection. The steer then gored his right leg, making a flesh wound half way round it. and in his frantic circling round his victims one foot stepped on the baby’s leg but slipped off again, making an ugly flash wound on the calf but not breaking the bone. While all this was in progress the family dog had recovered himself and returned to the battle. He grabbed the steer by the nose and hung on tenaciously. The steer ran round his victims two or three times before he could shake the dog loose and when he finally did so he chaiged the faithful canine who seemed to h ive planned that very move knowing he could get away. When the steer charged the dog this time he ran into a little red express wagon belonging a to the children and which diverted his attention long enough for Mi. "T'-'re to rush into the house with thei .i 't. But it was none too soon for the 1 nr-footed demon see’ng his attempt to get away bore down upon him. Mr. Moore was then through the screen door, which the bovine tore to kindling and was engaged m closing the big wooden door. He did not suoeed in getting it latched but got it so nearly closed that by throwing his weight against it he kept the brute from tearing into the house. The dog continued to harass the animal until for want of a human enemy he turned to the dog’s direction and allowed himself to be paced into an adjacent field of sorgmn. Soon after some men on horseback came from the slaughter house with a small herd of cattle and succeeded in so maneuvering it, that the crazy steer joined the rest of his kind. Mr. Moore’s, injuries are very painful but the only serious feature is the possibility that the wound cn the abdomen may result in rupture. The baby’s hurt is severe but is not thought to be dangerous. Mr. Moore’s dog I though has clearly esrablishol his : right to a Carnegie medal f>r • heroism, for without his assistance l in the battle the three members of thejamily would mid, übtedly have heen killed. Iti fact the dog did most of the fighting and was the only one in the party that was in a position to make a fight. Mr, Moore says, and he tells it almost with tears in his eyes, that a short time ago they discovered the dog was eating the eggs laid by their chickens, a council of war was held and it was decided to sill him but for some reason the sentence had never been carried out. It never will be now and he can have all the eggs he wants as long as he lives.