Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 33, Decatur, Adams County, 20 October 1904 — Page 2

THE MIGHTY BRYAN COMES

SPOKE FORTY MINUTES iMade Earnest Plea for Support of Ticket Mon. Joseph Shea Spoke this Morning and Hon. W. C. Sebring this After-noon-Smoker To Night. Bryan, the mighty, was in town Friday, and our democrats are still cheering his famous name. He is a. man of men, he is the greatest commoner since the days of Jefferson. He is campaigning for Parker because he is honest and, sincere, because he believes his election means much for the. toiler, for the farmer, for the mechanic for the American people. All day yesterday Mr. Bryan and his traveling companions spoke to Indiana voters, and their route was like the journey of a conquering host. At Peru, 15,000 democrats listened to Mr. Bryan, and at Huntington 8,000 voters stood bareheaded on the street while he addressed them, •and they cheered him as frantically sas in the days when he himself was fihe party’s leader. His day of triumph culminated last nght. at the Princess rink, Fort Wayne, when 5,000 paople listened to his .address and cried themselves hoarse in singing his praises and calling •aloud their pledges to Parker and Davis, whose election he so eloquently advocated. The crowd in Decatur today was one of the largest in her history and is estimated at 10,000. Every train brought in throngs of people, the Geneva and Wabash delegations bringing with them the famous Geneva band It was a happy democratic crowd, voters mingling with each other good naturedly, anxious to get near the famous Nebraskan and satisfied to even look at him.

The city was gaily decorated with pictures of Parker and Davis, Hryan, and flags and bunting were displayed by every business house. 'TheLxih city band and Geneva Ybaad furnished inspiring music Et was a great day, long to be reEtien.bered and forcasts better than words the outcome of the ocming taJeotiou At eleven o'clock Hon. Joseph Hhea, of Seymour, democratic candidate for attorney-general of Indiana, addressed the crowd from the platform on Court street, \vhich had been erected for the purpjse, and was appropriately decorated. Mr. Shea is a polished sgeotieman and his speech of an ft »ur's duration was well received &y the crow 1. Mr. Bryan’s spjeial train which was about forty minutes late arrived at 12:15. The party included tState Chairman O'Brian, several state speakers of note and the reception committee, Judge Erwin, -James T. Merryman Clark J. Lutz and L. G. Ellngham They were met by quite a intimber of people at the station and (then came a grand rush for Court attest, where the greater portion o the crowd had remained. Upon

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the arrival of W. J. Bryan there he was introduced by Judge Erwin, who said simply, “The great commoner, William J. Bryan.’’ The cheers that went up proved that the famous man is still popular here. Hi began his speech by saying: “I have just thirty minutes in which to convince you that you ought to give Judge Parker a larger majority than you gave me in 1896.’’ Taking up the issues he dwelt upon imperialism .at length and said, “If I, who have worked so hard for the principles that we believe in can support Parker and I certainly can, then every democrat in the country can do the same and should.’’ He made a splendid plea for the ticket and did it in no half-hearted manner. He also asked the support of every voter for John W. Kern, whom he knows personally, and for the congressional and legislative ticket. He left here at one o’clock for Port land. At 2 o’clock this afternoon Hon. W. C. Sebring of New York, addressed an immense crowd at the court room. He is an able, fluent, logical speaker and has made himself popular in this county. Tonight from seven o’clock until eleven asm eker will be given at democratic headquarters. You are invited to come up and join in the love feast. In the p arty were the following newspaper men: W. T. Tucker. Indiana representative Cincinnati Enquirer; W. J. O'Mahoney, Indianapolis Sentinel; W. H. Blodgett. Indianapolis News; N. Y. World ; W. H. O’Brien, state chairman.

TELEGRAPH FLASHES. Toledo. Ohio, Oct. I.—A majority of local railroad people hold to the theory thtt the Mirgan-Hill syndi cate is the most likely purchaser of the Clover Leaf railroad, in case a sale is made at this time. Very little credence is given to the mors of a purchase by the eastern interests, which recently secured a controllingjinterest in the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton, Pere MarJ quette and Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville. Attention is called to the fact that this syndicate is engaged in merging railroad properties, and has not at any time made a direct purchase for cash. On the other hand the Clover Leaf sale, if made, will be a cash transaction. The Erie wants the Clover Leaf, and, while it is not in position to buy, it is generally understood that the financial interest back of the system is abundantly able to purchase the Clover Leaf if it is so minded. None of the Toledoans financially interested in the C. H. & D. know anything about a deal for the Clover Leaf, and express disbelief in current reports that the road is to be bought by the BostonNew York syndicate. The Erie is one of the big railroad systems of the country. Its main line extends from New York to Chicago. It has a branch line to Cincinnati and numerous smaller branches, making a total trackage of 2,097,66 miles. The Erie wants to get into St. Louis, and may accomplish this by taking over the Clover Leaf. Connection with the latter would be formed at Decatur. Ind. and that place made the central division of both roads. A possible combination with the St. Louis & San Francisco at St. Louis, is also suggested. The latter;

thr.mgn i:.- trackage ligiilfe. icachethe Pacific coast. This combination would give the Erie a transcontinental line second to none in this country. President Shonts of the Clover Leaf, it is understood, is in New York conferring with parties who have expressed a desire to purch se the road. It is expected rhe deal will either be consummated within a few days. Portland., Ind., Oct, 16.—Dr. J B. Garber, coroner, has rendered his verdict in the case of John Stelzer. who dir don last Sunday from the effects of the injuries received in the tight of a week before. The report follows: “I, J. B. Garber, coroner of Jay county, Indiana, did on the 13th and 14th days of October, 1904, hold an inquest on the body of John Stelzer, resident of Bearcreek township, Jay county, Indiana. After hearing the testimony of the autopsy, and investigating all the circumstances connected with the case I find: That John Stelzer was a married man, about the age of 45, and a woodman by trade. I further find that on October 1, 1904, he and William Chapman had an altercation in a tent in Wabash township, Jay county; I further find that during said altercation the said William Chapman struck the said^t John Stelzer on the head with an axe and that said blow was of sufficient force to cause fracture of the skull, which resulted in death by cerebral hemorrhage on October 8, 1904, at 2 o'clock a. m. This was in my opinion, a case of justifiable homicide. J. B. Garber, coroner of Jay countv. “

Monroeville, Ind., Oct. 14.—William Sheehan, a prominent farmer of M inroe township, died at his home near this city Thursday of a complication of disetises. He was born in Summit county, Ohio, June 1. 1833, and came with his parents to Indiana in 1842, settling on the farm which he afterwards owned and on which he died. He was married in 1862 to Miss Rebecca Jones and one month later he enlisted in the Twenty-third Indiana battery, serving until July, 1865. Mr. Sheehan is survived by his wife, two sons—John and Leonard —of Monroe township, and three daughters: The Misses Lillie, Maude and Nettie, who reside at home, and Mrs. Catherine Vierg, wife of Dr. Vierg, of Sheldon. CONDOLENCE. “In the midst of life we are in death.” This true saying has again been exemplified by the sudden departure to the celestial lodge above of Brother J. Thomis Archbold, whose death occurred on the evening of October 5, 1904. That the lodge has lost a faithful brother, the family a considerateYand kind husband and father, church a consistent member and the community at large a just and honorable citizen is known of all men. We extend the deepest sympathy to his bereaved widow and son. and profoundly mourn with them in their sorrow; “And may He who in his wisdom has seen fit to send this affliction watch over them with a fatherly care, guide and protect them, and finally uinfe them in that heavenly home, no more to be seperated.” Friend ard brot her; we bid thee a last, long farewell. Thou art at rest from thy labors; may it be in peace. So mote it be. His life was gentle; and the elements So mixed in him, that nature might stand up And say to all the world,- -This is a man. The Committee. Democrats should begin to consider the importance of getting out every vote on election day and also the importance of getting in the vote at the earliest possible moment. Every Democrat who is able to be at the polls should be there as a worker and every legitimate means to increase the party vote should be invoked. If Governor Durbin didn’t lie awake at night when he schemed to increase the assessments on private property and reduce them on railroad, express, telegraph and transportation companies, he must have employed someone else to do so. Such work cannot be accomplished in daylight, even though the summer days are long. The worst thing that I have ever said of Judge Parker Is that he agrees with Roosevelt on the money question. But the great difference between the two men is this: On all important I questions now before the country. Parker is right and Roosevelt is wreng.—William Jennings Bryan.

OCWNCY. i Judge George E. Downey, of Aurora nominee for Judge of the supreme Court, was born at Rising Sun in 1860. | being a son of Judge Alexander C , Downey, for many years one of the most able jurists on the supreme and circuit court benches. He graduated |FC JtsiJK i «»b' ’ ■ •’ w nW 1 ■ > ‘fMs ™ r ■ rWllr JUDGE GFORGE E. DOWNEY. from the public schools in 1876 and entered Depau w University, from which he graduated in 1880. He immediately began the study of law under his father and one year latet was admitted to’ the bar. and after practicing at Rising Sun for six years, moved to Aurora. He was elected mayor of that city in 1894 and reelected in 1898. and in the latter year was chosen president of the Indiana Municipal League, which position he now holds. In 1902 he was nominated for judge of the Seventh Judicial circuit and was elected. He has proved a painstaking, upright judge, familiar with the law and just in its administration, and the nomination for judge of the Supreme Court came to him as a ■well-earned mark of confidence on the part of the people. Notice to the Public. Cataract and all diseases of the eyes cured without an operatihn by Dr. G Thain. It makes no difference how long vou have been blind or how sore your eyes are, you can be cured; also, deafness or hard of hearing ean be re stored. Consultation and examination free. Dr. Thain will return here again and be at the Murray House, Thursday, Oct. 27. 51tf Dishes for 10c. Just see that window at the Economy

...Legal AdYenislng... TO NON-RESIDENTS The State of Indiana, County of Adams.ss. In the Adams Circuit Court. September term. 1904. No. 6801. To annul and set aside a marriage. Lulu Jones vs. Frank PJJones. It appearing from affidavit filed in the above entitled cause, that Frank I’. Jones, the above named defendant, is a non resident of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Frank P. Jones that he be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court on the 21st day of November. 1904. the same being the Ist Juridicial day of the next regular tetm thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Decatur commencing on Mondav, the 21st day of November, A D„ 1904. and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in his absence. WITNESS, my name, and the Seal of said Court hereto affixed, this 28th day (SEAL) of September. 1904. DAVID GERBER. Clerk. By Paul Baumgartner. Deputy. A. P Beatty, Attorney for Plaintiff NOTICEOFMACADAMIZED STONE ROAD PETITION. Notice is hereby given that one. J. P. Johnson, together with numerouse other persons. resident, freeholders and voters of and in the township of Monroe and ,he town of Berne Adams county. Indiana, have filed their joint petition in the auditor's office, ot said Adams county. Indiana, asking and praying in their said petition that the board of commissioners, of said Adams county, Indiana, bull t and construct a free macadamized stone road in said Monroe township, over and upon the public highway situated on the following route, to-wit: Commencing at the northwest corner of section twelve (12), township twenty-six (26) north, range fourteen (14) east: running thence east on the section line between one (1) and twelve (12). connecting the Oak Gr ve and Pleasant Valley macadam road with the township line between Monroe and Blue Creek townships, terminating at the northeast corner of section twelve (12). Said road beine one mile- In length. Said road to be an extention of the Oak Grove and Pleasant Valley macadam road. The said improvements prayed for in sai petition to be a continuation or extension of the Oak Grove and Pleasant Vai y macadam road. And that Monday, November 7,1904, has been set and fixed by endorsement upon said petition as the day and date when said petition will be heard by said board of conimi«*ioners. in their room at d office in said auditor’s office in the court bouse in said A daiDR county. Indiana, and of the pendancy of said petition and of the hearing thereof all persons interested will take due notice. ABE BOCH. Auditor. Adams County. Ind. VOTICF OF COMMISSIONER’S 3 >ALE OF REAL ESTATE, i The undersigned comm»««ioner. bv virtue {of an ord- rof «he Adsms circuit c*»urt. made i and entered in < cause th rein p ndh g. un- ‘ ti*led K. Mar’z. et al. vs Atha A. i Beatty, er a', and numbered upen the ■ docke’* th«’eo f . hereby srir*»s notice ’bar at j the east do« rof the court house, in Decatur. ] Adam> county. Indiana, on Saturday, November 12,1904, at 2 o’clock p. m. of said day. he will offer for l »ale. at public auction, and at not less than two-thirds of the full appraised value thereof. I the following described real estate, to-wit: J Commencing at the sout h west corner of the i sontheast quarter of section nineteen )1»). in I township twenty-six t») north, range fifteen I 5 east, in Adams county. Indiana: thence east one hundred and twelve (H2)rods: thence 1 no-th o-e hundred and twenty two (US', rods i and twenty-one and one-half (21)4) links: I thence west one hundred and twelve (112; rods to the west line of said southeast quarter;

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thence south one hundred and twenty-two (122) rods and twenty-one anu one-nan (21>4) links to the place of beginning. Contaiunig eighty-six ('*») acres of land more or less. TERMS OF SALE: One-third eash on day of sale; one-third in nine month, and one-third in eighteen months. Deferred payments t' bear interest at the rate ot six per cent and to be secured by first mortgage on said real estate. 31-4 DAVID E. SMITH. Commissioner. X'OTICECF RECEIVING BIDS FOR CONSTKUCTIOx OF PUBLIC DITCH. Notice is hereby given that I. Abe Boch. auditor ot Adams county, Indiana, pursuant to an order of the board of commissioners for the construction of a ditch known as the James Hendricks ditch, described as follows: Beginning at a point twenty-eight (28) rods south and titteen (15) rods east of the north west corner of the south halt of the southeast quarter of stctlon nine (9). township twenty-six (26) north, range fourteen i.llteast. in Adams ,-ounty. Indiana Running thence north six (6) degrees west eighteen (18) rods, thence north titteen < 15) degrees east twentyseveu(27) rods, thence north seventy-three(73) degrees east twenty-one 21 (rods) thence north ten (10) degrees east thirty-three (33) rods, thence west sixty-one (61) rods, thence north seventeen (17) rods, thence north thirtyfive (35) degrets west Hfteed (15) rods, thence north seven and one-half (B 4 degrees west eighteen (18) rods, thence north thlrty-Sve <3s> degrees west fifteen (1*) rods, thence north thirty nine (39) rod’, thence north fifty (50) de~ giees east nine (9) rode", thence east sixty-' three t 63) rods, thence north thirty-eight (38) degrees east iwenty-four (24) rods, thence north seven (7) degrees east thirty-two (32) rods, thence north thirty (30) rods, thence east thirty-four (34) rods thence north four (•) degrees east eighty-two (82: rods, thence north fifty (50) degrees, west thirty-eight (38) rods, thence north thirty-three i3S) rods, thence north fourteen (U) degrees east eighteen ilb) rods, thence north six (6) degrees west fifteen (15, rods, thence north ten (10) degrees west thirty three (33) rods, thence north thirty-six (thirty-six <3S) degrees west twenty-four (241 rods, thenee north forty (40) degrees west fiftv-four (54) rods, thence north fifty (50)degrets west twenty-four (24> rods, thence north eight (8) degrees west thirty-nine (39i rods, thence north nineteen (19) legrees west sixty-seven (67) rods, terminating at the William D. Strait ditch at a p lint eighteen (18) rods east and twenty-six (2s) rods north of the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of tho southwest quarter of section thirty-three (33) township twentyseven (27) north, range fourteen (14) east, in county and state aforesaid. Passing through and ass ecting the lands of Mary J Urick, R. B. Allison. Chris Mertz, Jacob Scherr. William Swar.z R. E Smith, Nicholas Wagoner. T. L. Sells, Cyrus Sackett, Joseph Whistler, C. W. Hocker. James Hendricas Sr.. Wm. H. Niblick, Eli Wagon r, James A. Laisure. Abe Braudeberry heirs. Hazel Andrews. Z. O Lewellen and Winfred Smith. Dennis Hrandeberry, Chris Moser, Carrie and lizzie Scherer. Jestin Hocker, John Gross. Moses Badders, Vest Johnson. John W Hendricks, Lucinda B. Kessler. Minnie C, Parrish. Geo. Hahn. C. E Albaugh. William Brandeberry. Ella Brandyberry, El zabe'h Everhart. Drusilla Burkhead, Rosa Huffer. Teos. B. Oliver. A. B. Bailey. Martha R Pogue. Mariah 1.. Walton. Isabella Urick, L F Lobens'eln. Eliza C. Johnloz, Wm, A. Hendricks. Sarah A. Wagoner. John F Hocker. Herman Osterman. Viola Hendricks, Joseph Centner, John Sweeney. Jude Hufter John Crist. Albert Keller. Rachel Elz p y, The Carroll Elevator < 0., Amos R. Brandeberry. Malilda Hendricks. Monroe township. Grand Rapids Ji Indiana Railroad, and James A. Hendricks, as shown by the viewers' report. Will on Tuesday, November 1, 1904, at ten o'clock a. n>„ at the auditor's office, in the city of Decatur. Indiana, receive sealed bids fjr the construction of said ditch as follows; Section 1 from station 152 to station 126 - 2 126 - “ 100 •• 3 •• 100 " 74 •• 4 - “ 74 “ “ 48 “ 5 ■' 48 - " 22 .. 6 £. ~ .. 0 Bidders will be required to file with their bids affidavits as required by law, and successful bidders will be required to enter into a contract with the auditor tor the construction ot said work, and to file a bond with surety to be approved bv the auditor. No bid will be teceived or considered for more than the estimated cost ot said work. Detailed plans and specifications will be found on file in the auditor’s office. ABE BOCH. 32-3 Auditor Adams County Sheriff’s Proclamaiion. NOTICE OF ELECTION. I. Albert A. Butler. Sheriff of Adams I County. Indiana, in the pursuance of the statute in such cases n ade and provided, hereby give notice to the qualified vo’ers of Adan s county, in the state «>f Indiar a. that an election will be held at the usual places ot holding elections on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1904. i for the purpose of electing fifteen electors I for the President and the Vice-President ot I the United States for the State of Indiana, of I which all inspectors and judges of elections I and voters in said county will take notice. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 3d day of October. 1904. ALBERT A. BUTLER. Sheriff Adams County. NOTICE OF ELECTION. . State of Indiana. Adams County, ss. ; I. David Gerber. Clerk of the Adams Circuit Court, of Adams Couniy. State of Indiana, do hereby certify to the Sheriff ot Adams County, that at a general election to be held

in said county and state, on Tuesday.Nov™ I ber Sth. 1904, the following officers'are to hi I elected, to-wit:— ■ One Governor for the State of Indiana. I One Lieutenant-Governor for the State of I Indiana. ■ I One Secretary of State lor the State oi l Indiana. I One Auditor of State for the State of ■ Indiana. 1 One Treasurer of State for the Sta'e ot I Indiana. I One Attorney-General for the State ot I Indiana. I One Chief of Bureau of Statistics for the I State of Indiana. I One Superintendent of Public Instruction! for the State of Indiana. I One Reporter of Supreme Court for the | State of indiana. I One Judge of the Supreme Court for;tbe| Second District of the State of Indiana. I One Judge of the Supreme Court form Third District of the State of Indiana. One Congressman for the Eighth Congressional District of the State of Indiana. One Joint Senator forth*-' -'netcotnpwi of Adams and Allen Counties -or the Stjteof Indiana. . One Representative fur .id-taj Cu.atf, State of Indiana. One Prosecuting Attorney for the TwentySixth Judicial District of theStatenf Indiana One Auditor for Adama County, State at Indiana. One Treasurer for Adams County, State of Indiana. One Sheriff for Adams Countv. State ol I ndlana. One Surveyor for Adams County, State ot Indiana. One Commissioner for First District of Adams County, State of Indiana One Commissioner for Third District of Adams County, State of Indiana. • One Coroner for Adams County, State ol Indiana. One Trustee for Union Township. Adam County. State of Indiana. One Trustee for Root Township, Adams County State ot Indiana. One Trustee of Preble Township. Adams County. State oi Indiana One Trustee for Kirkland Township. Adams County, state of Indiana. One Trustee for Washington Township. Adams County, State ot Indiana. One Trustee for St. Marys Township. Adams County. State of Indiana. One Trustee for Blue Creek Township. Adams County, State of Indiana One Trusteesfor Monroe Township. Adami County. State of Indiana. One Trits'ee for French Township. Adami County. State of Indiana. One Trustee for Hertford Township. Adams County. State of Indiana. One Trustee for W abash Township. Adams County. State of Indiana. One Trustee for Jefferson Township. Adams County. State of Indiana. One Assessor tor Union Township Ada® s County, State of Indiana. One Assessor for Root Township. Ada® s County. State of Indiana. One Assessor for Pz’eble Township. Ada® County. Siaie of Indiana. One Assessor for Kirkland Townsb® Adams County, State of Indiana. One Assessor for Washington Townsb uAdams County. State of Indiana. One Assessor for St. Marys Adams County, State of Indiana. One Assessor for Blue Creek lownsh.p Adams County. State of Indiana. One Assessor for Monroe Township- Ada® County, State of Indiana. One Assessor for French Township- Ada®County, State of Indiana. One Assessor for Hartford To»n 6b 'P Adams County, State of Indiana. One Assessor for Wabash Township* Adat County, State of Indiana. One Assessor for Jefferson TownAdims County. Statu of Indiana You are therefore commanded to notice hereof as required by law to tors of said Adams County. In witness whereof 1 have hereunto set band and affixed the sea jn [seal.] Adams Circuit Court, at mj o f Decatur. Indiana, this 3d October. HMM. DAVID GFRBER, Clerk. ty . . PAUL BAUMGARTNER, State of Indiana. Adams County, Albert A. Butler. Sheriff o £* ’ r t'ity U > nil *‘ in the Stateof Indiana, do b cr < ' 1 ' ,a .■ >((••’• the nbowe and foregoing is a • copy of the precept wrAU and delivt ted to me by IW-" i( of the Adams Circuit Court. county and state. -v Witness myl hand and seal this 36 I October. IWI. ALBERT V I iVT J*>7.l Sheriff of A I -