Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 3 November 1904 — Page 1

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VOLUME XLVIIL

Little Geraldine Alberta Elizabeth Vance, one week old daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vanoe, died Saturday evening and was buried Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Vance, whose condition ha® been quite seious is reported slightly nnpr oved. The three weeks’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jaoob Kalver died Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, after an illness continuing since birth. Mr. Kalver took the remains to Chicago Sunday morning, where they were interred at Mt. Maario cemetery. The child was to have been named Robert. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Johnson, located in section six, Monroe township, was totally destroyed by fire at eight o’clock Sunday morning. The contents also burned, the total loss being about SBOO, with SSOO insurance. The cause is unknown. This house is located less than two miles from the Baboock farm. Peter Hoffman, of Linn Grove, while in town Saturday, experienced a runaway in which he was pretty badly jolted np and bruised. He was loading goods at the depot when his horse, that is becoming notorious for its frequent runaways, got into the notion to take another trip. Hoffman was picked up and taken to the home of Andrew Gottschalk where he was given the best of attention. He was fable to go home with his son in the evening. According to reports he is getting along nicely at present.— Berne Witness. Since the coroner’s verdict two weeks ago finding that the killing of John Stelzer who died at the hands of William Chapman was justifiable the public is little the wiser as to Chapman’s whereabouts. The verdict being so decidedly favorable to Chapman it was thought that he would immediately return home and face whatever charge, if any, that might be brought against him. The verdict was quite staisfactory in the north part of the county where the tragedy occurred as none seemed to think that Chapman’s crime was a willful or premeditated one.—Portland Commercial Review. Mrs. Jaoob Tester is loser of a pair of gold spectacles, which cost her eight dollars and are worth more than that as they just suited her. She was absent from home last Monday and when she returned found the house open and discovered that some one had gone through the bureau and dresser. Her glasses were gone and this was the only thing of value she has missed so far. No clue has been discovered and Mrs. Tester has asked us to publish the facts, thinking that parhaps some one had purchased the glasses of the thief and wou'd return them. She will gladly repay the party if such is the case.

The Indianapolis Star said this morning: For some days a report has been current that the Clover Leaf had been sold. The latest report was that the C., H. &D. was the purchaser. The Star has it officially that negotiations were begun for the purchase of that property, but the negotiations have been abandoned and at present there is none pending. The road cannot be purchased without the purchase of the Gen. Thomas H. Hubbard holdings. Mr. Hawley is known to have considerable interest in the property as well, and whoever buys the road must deal with these two gentlemen. Furthermore who ever buys the road "ill have to offer to each and every stockholder the same price as is paid to Gen. Hubbard. This has always been the condition on which he would consent to sell his holdings. It was 'this condition on which he prevented the deal last summer witl one of the big railroads which was not willing to buy the minority stock. This is looked upon as being honorable on the Part of Gen. Hubbard and the Clover Leaf will rgfeiain independent indefinitely unless the minority stockholders get as good terms as thejmajority from any negotiation that is completed.

A number of friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bosse burst in upon them Sunday evening and treated them to a genuine oldfashioned sui prise party. Mr. and Mrs. Bosse had just recently moved into their new home on Nuttman avenue, and their friends thought it a fitting time to take them unawares, and they did. The evening was spent in playing numerous games and having a general good time. Mrs. Bosse was presented with a beautiful parlor lamp to show the appreciation of her good neighborship. About thirty were present and the occasion will long be remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Bosse and those present.

Local train No. 40 on the Grand Rapids met with a slight accident at Geneva, yesterday afternoon, that held the passenger train up for two hours. The Icoal freight was crossing the famous Lob near that city when the train broke, causing four oars to pile up in a very bad wreck, delaying passenger and freight traffic for several hours. Work was immediately started and the debris cleared away. Fortunately no one was injured and the amount of damages will be small, as the train only carried a smallj amount of transfer goods, which, however, was totally destroyed. Misses Anna Martin, Bertha Deininger, Rose Forbing, Dude Voglewede, Ode and Bartha Fullenkamp spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grote in the country, and all state that they had a most enjoyable time. The girls had a two-seated old carriage and an old family horse and were in the heighth of their glory. They went early in the morning and took dinner and supper with their hospitable friends and all were loud in their praise of the good things to eat and the way they were entertained, and all expressed the hope that Mr. and Mrs. Grote would see fit to invite them again in the near future. In our Daily of Monday appeared an account of the Babcock fire, which was supposed to have been of incendiary origin. Today we were informed that the bloodhounds went to the home of James D. Huffman, one of the best known citizens of Kirkland township. Mr. Huffman has lived in this county thirty-five years, and his character is without a stain. No one, not even the Baboock boys, believe for a moment that he had anythinsr to do with the fire. He was not even at home at the time, being at a democratic pole raising, where as he expresses ‘he ought to have been.” He went over to the fire after returning home, and for that reason the dogs went to his house. He is innocent and stands ready and willing to prove it.

The Hartford City News said Monday: The body of E. P. Sanderson, who has been missing since October 22, was found in the pool at the Croninger tile mill shortly before 11 o’clock Monday morning with a bullet hole in the head and a stone tied around the neck to weightit down The indications point to a cold blooded murder. Otto and William Cook, brothers in law, and Ernest Sanderson, a half brother of the dead man, were in town in the afternoon. They demanded protection from the marshal and were placed in jail as a precaution. The three men have twice assaulted Sanderson and beat him into insensibility. They are said to have threatened to kill Sanderson if he ever crossed their path. His death now throws suspicion on them and they are fearful that their neighbors will mob them. The Cook brothers have known they were under suspicion for several days. Saturday night, after the adjournment of the court of inquiry, they went to Deputy Prosecutor Sprague and one oi them said: “There is some suspicion that we committed this crimo. :( arl we demand ar*, immediate trial ” This W«s before any one know a crime had been committed.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3. 1904.

Miss Mabe] McQueen entertained about 87 of her friends at her home in Harrison township, Van Wert county, Ohio, on the Samuel Walls farm, on the evening of October 27. Miss McQueen’s parents have purchased a tract of land in the Lower grove, adjacent to this city, and are erecting a neat home, which is being constructed by D. U. Robins, of Marion, Ind. A shocking accident occurred on the Erie railroad track, one mile east of Ohio City, late Saturday night. The victim was Warney Baltzell, who lived with his father, Nathan Baltzell, one and one half miles southeast of the above named town. The home is reached on foot, by going one mile on the railroad and one-half mile on the ’public highway. Young Baltzell, as was his custom, had been in town spending the evening with convivial friends. He started for his home on the old familiar route and near the turning place, it is evident, was struck by a train. The remains, literally ground to pieces, making identificaton an utter impossibility, were found after day break Sunday morning. Look out for a curly-heded man who has $4.50 Waterman fountain pens to sell at $1 each. He is embarrassed and wants to reach home. At least such is the story the stranger tells. He is about forty years old, wears a long overcoat and a black stiff hat. He claims that he is a representative of the Waterman company and that he is financially up “aaginst it.’ He is making an effort to secure enough money to take him to Cleveland. Several Fort Wayne people have already been easy victims. The pens are of the cheapest manufacture. The points, which are marked 14-K, are brass and are inferior to the common steel variety. The police have been notified of the appearance of the grafter.

The teachers of Washington and St. Mary’s townships held their first township institute at the Washington school No. 3, four miles southwest of this city, Saturday, Oct. 29. The meeting was a success. The teachers are to be complimented on having one of the best institutes of the year. The school room was one of those that might be called a model. The teacher, Mr. John Nelson, is to be congratulated for his kindness to the teachers, and the school and patrons should not be forgotten for the way in which they manifested an interest in the Institute by bringing in basket after basket full of delicacies to which every one present did justice. There were about seventy-five persons present, and all went away feeling that the day had been well spent. Portland, Ind., Nov. I.—The Rev. Joseph E. Dietrich, of DeGraff, Ohio, whose search for a suitable wife has been heralded far and wide, has received over forty letters from Hoosier and Buckeye belles who stand ready to offer him their hands and hearts for life. He says it will be one of the number, but it is difficult to choose from such a varied collection. Dietrich offers the following unique affidavit of character to women who will consider him: “State of Indiana, Jay county, ss: I, Joseph E. Dietrich, being duly sworn, upon my oath, say that lam not the Joseph E. Dietrich who was recently arrested for intoxication at Fort Recovery, Ohio; that not a single drop of liquor has ever passed my lips; that I have but one vice, and that is the tobacco habit; but I chew the fine out almost altogether; that lam in search of a wife and do not want any foul, slanderous reports to besmirch my reputation; that I am fifty-one years of age; that I am not afraid to let any woman who seriously considers me eligible for marriage to search my past record; that I am a preacher, but can turn my hand to anything to make a living. >seph E. Dietrich!*; Subscribed and sworn to belore Se this 10th day of October, 1904. F &. Crow#, clerk of Jay 4 circuit court. Per Han>; deputy.’’

Mrs. A. P. Beatty received a telephone message yesterday,from Con- j voy, Ohio, announcing the sad news that her sister, Mrs. Jerry Miller, had died Wednesday at two o’clock, after an illness of several weeks’ duration, of typhoid fever. Mrs. Miller was fifty four years of age and was well known in this ' city by a number of the older citizens. The funeral services will be held at that place Thursday after noon at two o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Beatty will be in attendance. Mrs. Lizette Reppert, aged fiftyfour years, died Saturday at twelve o’clock at the home, two and onehalf miles north of Preble, after an illness of several months’ duration, with cancer of stomach. Mrs. Reppert is the lady whom Drs. Keller and Grandstaft operated upon one day last week and relieved her of an abcess. The post mortem examination, however, Saturday afternoon, showed a continuous cancerous growth throughout her system, which was the direct cause of her demise. She leaves two sons, Martin and Otto, to mourn their loss. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 :30 o'clock at the German Reformed church at Magley. The Rev. Sny - der will officiate, and interment will be made in the German Reformed cemetery. Miss Gusta Crt.mer, who has been quite ill for some time past, was Tuesday morning taken to Fort Wayne, where she will enter the Hope hospital [and submit to another operation. She was accompanied by her physician, Dr. S. D. Beavers and Rev. E. A. Allen, who will stay with her during the trying ordeal. Miss Cramer was operated upon nearly a year ago, but continued in poor health ever since and an examination by her attending physician proved it necessary for her to undergo another operation for the purpose of saving her life. She was in a very weakened condition and had to be carried onto the train. Her general condition is very serious and some grave fears are entertained for her recovery. Nevertheless all of her friends here are hoping for her speedy and permanent recovery.

It is reported today from reliable information that Oliver Wells, the young man from Bobo, who a fewj days ago was arrested by Marshal Green, on affidavit issued by Miss Broadbeck on a paternity charge, and who settled the case by procuring a marriage license and marrying Miss Broadbeok, has flown, and his whereabouts are unknown to anyone. The young couple seemeu to be getting along very well since their marriage and no reason for his actions can be given, unless he became dissatisfied with his new lot. His disappearance occurred yesterday,sometime, and no trace of any kind can be found, as he left no word with any one, concerning his intentions,and his disappearance is a complete mystery to all concerned. In all probability Mrs. Wells’ parents will take some action in trying to locate the runaway. The third fire within a month on the Isaac Babcock farm, near Honduras, occurred between six and eight o’clock Saturday evening, when the barn and contents were totally destroyed, the estimated loss being $2,200. Mr. Baboohok lives in Michigan at present and his sons live on the farm. About a month ago a log barn was burned, the fire originated in a mysterious manner. Two weeks ago the big granery was set on fire but was discovered in time to save it with but little loss. The fire Saturday night was undoubtedly of incendiary origin, and as soon as the Babcock boys discovered it they telegraphed to Fort Wayne, asking Dr. Hickman to send his blood hounds to the scene. Such an act is a disgrace upon a neighborhood and the citizens should never cease their investigations until the criminal is brought to justice. The barn was insured in the Home of New York, and the contents, belonging to the btys and •< insisted of Imy. g|»in and farm implements in the Ohio farmers insurance comp iiy .

Marshal Green arrested a man Wednesday by the name of S. C. Herzog on a charge of peddling without a license. He was taken before Mayor Coffee, When all the facts were learned it was found he was taking orders for a liquor house and trying to sell his goods from house to house. Mayor Coffee made some further inquiries to ascertain whether he had sold any liquor or not. but could find no one to whom he had sold. Mr. Herzog then stated that he was willing to pay the regular peddler’s license, which was two dollars and a half. This amount the mayor accepted, as he knew no evidence could be found that he was selling liquor without a license, and Mr. Herzog was allowed to go. There is in this state a law prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors without a license in any form, and Mayor Coffee was trying to figure some way to hold the gentleman on that charge.

Among the many enjoyable Hallowe’en social events was the Ben Hur enetertainment. It was a masquerade affair, each party present wearing a mask of different color, but similar design. The program was as follows: Leader, Old Lady Mariam, S. Twinkieton, of Chattanooga, Ina Wyatt. Music by Betzy from Posey county, Emily Wyatt. Drill by Sarah Ann Dusenberry’s famous sixteen. Recitation by Miss Hepsikiah Pyncheon, Mrs. Morris Hayes. Recitation by Miss Alvira Slimerius, Mrs. Shack ley. Harmonica solo by Betzy from Posey oounty. Recitation by Sour Kraut Jake, George Steele. Dialogue, Hon. Peter Briggs and the Judge, Harvey Harruff and Morris Hays. Solo, ‘‘The Fellow that Looks Like Me,” Enoch Eady. Simon Pure March, fourteen young men. Recitation, Charlotte Tuggs, Amelia Winters. Solo by the Hon. Mrs. Smithers of Yorktown. Mrs. A. D. Arunan. Recitation, Miss Fanny Squeers, Mrs. George Winters. Fairy drill. Solo, by Katherine Kinkleton, Mrs. Jaoob Tester. Grand March and selection of par t nets for supper. It was a happy occasion.

Another chapter was added to the history of that noble body of that charitable and benevolent so-ciety—-the Woman’s Relief Corps, on last Saturday night. They ensnared two victims —Dr. Rainear and John J. Mayer, it being the anniversary of their birthdays, the former being 63 and the latter 50 years old. The plot was well executed, as the two innocent men walked to their “doom” without a murmur. One of the most beautiful sights visible on entering the G. A. R. hall was to see the ladies of the W. R. C. attired, representing the Red Cross society, with white caps, aprons and bearing the Red Cross emblem on the right arm. It was a grand spectacle to behold and reminded one of their services rendered during the “strenuous” times. About sixty-five invited guests were present and enjoyed the hospitality of these loyal ladies The surprise was a complete one and was conducted in genuine military style, by sending out “spies,” to watch the movements of the two intended victims, whom they finally rounded up and landed them before the “judge advocate” of the board of court martial, charged with having reached the above mentioned age. After peace was restored all engaged in various games, songs and music. The chief song was rendered by ,Dr. Rainear, leader of the famous G. A. R. quartet, and right here he wishes to state that the public would confer a favor upon him by not making any further demand on him for his services to sing, as he is dated ahead until January 1, 1905. Comrades Laman, Kitson and Lankenau, the other members, were somewhat under the weather Saturday night and could not respond to the call for some of their selections. At ten o’clock a sumptuous Ispr.-ad was set before- the gu- sss 'and all proceeded to make a “clean sweep” of everything in sight. The evening was most pleasantly spent. .

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 35

Tone Keller, a young man who resides in this city, was arrested Sunday by Marshal Green on a charge of making a disturbance. It seems that early in the evening Mr. Keller went to the telephone exchange office and grossly insulted the young ladies present and threatened to throw them out of the window. While he was thus quarreling one of the girls telephoned to Mr. Sohirmeyer for advice, and he ordered the girls to ring for the marshal, which they did. Marshal Green hastened to the scene. The bird had flown, having suspicioned something. He was finally located in Smith & Falk’s drug store and immediately hustled before ’Squire Smith, where, after begging off and throwing himself on the mercy of the court, was discharged. However, promising to apoligize to the young ladies. Marshal Green escorted him to the telephone exchange where he neatly apologized to the young ladies and promised in the future to be good. This will no doubt prove to be a good lesson for this young man, and a good example for others. Albert Lang, a former Decatur boy, who for the past two years has been in the service of Uncle Sam in the navy, arrived in this city Sunday morning, and will spend his ten days’ furlough here with numerous relations. His appearance on the street Sunday in full navy toga and the swaggering walk of ‘he sailor, and his big form made him a target for all eyes, and wherever he stopped he proved to be a magnet and drew large and attentive audiences, all of whom were anxious to learn some of the mysteries of the deep. In away Albert has a most interesting story to tell of his travels, especially to those who have never experienced anything of a like nature. He joined the service of Uncle Sam in November, 1902, and for nearly two years has made his home on the high seas. After being sworn in he served a month in a training school, where everything pertaining to the big battleships were explained to him. From here he was assigned to duty on the big battleship, the new “Maine," which by the way he claims is much larger and a much better ship than the former battleship, which was blown up in the Cuban harbor, the story of which every one is acquainted with. This new battleship is one of the fastest in the service today, being able to attain the high rate of speed of eighteen knots per hour. On this battleship he was assigned the duty of stoker, which means a fireman of one of the big boilers, and his duties are no small thing. During their long cruises abroad where they were looking after American interests, they have been in Europe and Africa, His description of some of the old ruins at Athens are most interestnig. He stated that the battleship arrived just thirty days ago from a long cruise in European waters, and when they reached Boston he immediately asked for a furlough of ten days, which was granted him, and he started for home, being in a manner homesiotf. He further stated that on board his boat they had quite a family of young men, there being nearly five hundred and fifty of them, which shows the size of one of these big battleships, not only this, but they carry several hundred big cannons aud numerous other firearms and ammunition. He will remain here as long as his furlough will permit and visit with relatives and then report for duty once more at Boston. He will resume his old duties and serve the remainder of his time. When aksed the question as to how he liked it, he stated, "Well lam in the service and expect I will have to serve my time with the rest , but when I get out I will have no further desire to go again.” Those who have not as yet had a conversation with him i will be surprised to learn of his extensive travels and ho will prove .io entertainer while I talk with him.