Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1905 — Page 1

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advisory board Meets and Completes Washington Towzship Business. At a late hour Thursday after noon the advisory board for Washington township, completed their settlement of the two last years of business, and issued the following signed statement: State 01 Indiana, Adams county, SS: The Advisory board of Washington township, met in special session or adjourned session persuant to call of Township' rustee in writing, <>n Tuesday, February jfi, 1905: Present, Henry Hite, township trustee, John Hessler, E. H. Faust and John Myers, constituting said board, a quorum being present, cjtnes now Clark J Lutz, heretofore appointed by authority of this board to male e. amination of the boots, papers and vouchers of . S Coffee, e trustee, and files with the board his report in writing, whioh report is in the following words (EL. I.) and i appearing further that said T. 8. Coffee did not Me with this board his verified reportas provided by law, and the board after having e amined such papers, books and vcuchers as have come into their j ossession, ard after having considered said report so tiled by said Clark J. Lutz, do state and find that the following is the correct condition of the several funds belonging to said township, and with which said Coffee was chargeable on January 1. 1905. TOWNSHiP FUND. Corrected balance on hand Jan. 1, 1901 $813.22 Total receipts by trustee in 190! 24 ,’1.79 Total charges $3285.01 Total disbursements as shown by vouchers produced and turned over to us by said Coffee for one year, 1901 $3037.42 From which deduct illegal vouchers heretofore set out 2005.88 Total legal disbursements allowed |1031.54 Leaving balance on hand in township fund, Jan. 1, .905 2253.47 TLITION FUND. Corrected balance on hand, Jan. 1, 1904 £ 1097.91 Reo'd by Coffee, all sources in 1904 3224.67 Total charges $4322.58 Total disbursements on acconn- Tuition fund for .901, as shown by vouchers 3349.01 Rilancb on hand Jan. 1, 1905 973.57 St-ECi AL SCHOCK FUND. Corrected balance on hand Jan. 1. 1904 $ 5.51 Received by Coffee from all sources in 'Ol J.j0J.65 Total charges $3309.26 Totd disbursments on ’account of special fund for 190! as shown by vouchers $4802.92 from which deduct overdraft and illegal vouchers heretofore set out for 'O3 and 'O4 1646.88 Total legal disbursments al lowed $3156.01 Leaving a balance on hand in special school fund .lan. 1, ’OS 153.22 ROAD FUND. C >rrected balance on hand Jan. 1, ’64 $!S,.7i Total receipts road fund, ’O4 195.33 Total receipts and charges $Mf. fl Total disbursments on account of rqad fund as shown, by vouchers for 'O4 ’■ $377.65 from whews deduct illegal vouchers as heretofore i-ct out for ’O3 and ’O4 351. ’ 7 Total disbursments for which we allow credit $ 2. •» t n b-;’-'.nne on hand in said fund Jan. 1, 15 AD'> )<AL ROA > ’ Ccr.. . . ..j .. .

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Jan. 1, ’O4 $3089.18 Reo'd by Coffee from all sources, 04 668. .7 Total charges $37'7 45 To,al disbursments on account of Additional and Bridge, as shown by vouchers $'030.57 from which deduct illegal vouchers for ’O3 and 'Ol, issued against said fund 1391.45 Leaving a balance on hand in Add. Road Fund Jan. 1, 'OS $1118.43 DOG Fl ND. Corrected balance on hand Jan. 1, ’O4 $197.88 Total receipts by Coffee 'O4 189.C0 Total charges $386.88 Total disbursments as shown by vouchers 207.50 Balance on hand Dog fund, Jan. 1, ’OS $179.38 SUMMARY. Balances Jan. 1, ’OS. Township fund $2253.47 Tuition fund 973.57 Special school fund 153.22 Road fund 650.86 Add. road fund 4118.43 Log ,und 179.38 Total balances $53i8.35 In arriving at the balances in the seperate funds as above set out we have refused to allow the said Coffee credit for certain vouchers heretofore set out in the several funds for the reason that said warrants were issued without any appropriation, having been made therefore and the articles for which said vouchers were issued were purchased by said Coffee without authority. \'o estimates were made therefor: no no ice of receiving bids having been given , no bids having been received or acceded by him and for that reason we have treated each of said sums represented by such vouchers as a balance in the hjmds of said trustee, and which vouchers so disallowed by us are as follows: ’. >wnship fund, T-’, —Nos. 237, 22, 135, 152, 15., 162, 191,; 1901— Nos. 14, 16, 17, 23. 3J, 77, 89, 97, 102, 103, 183. Salary account overdrawn, $2t2.50. Special School fund, ’O."-Nos. 12, 13,17,83, 14, 123, 121; ’O4. Nos 5, 14, J. j, 16, 78, 181,185. Roud fund, 'o3—Nos 122; 01, Nos. 22, 26, 123. Additional Rond fund, 'o3—Nc« 26, 27, 91 167; 'Ol, Nos. 11, 21, 22, 39, 67, 101. We do not take in consideration illegal warrants if any that were issued prior to Jan. 1, 1903, when the term of office of the p.’esent board commenced. John Hessler, E. H. Faust. John Myers, Townshin AiMilmg Board. The orders enumerated chore bv number, a r e here ago n g co together with the name to whom order given, lor wh .t it w s paid and the arnoun-: Townsb p laud—No. 2 .', Lou Coffee, labor. sl9. •; Sclizyr Hardware Co., su ».»' ts. I 125, Wm B-*b. “fl • • -es. 1 Wm Bolt su > es, '• 8. Garnet, jabo . ’ Codec & Mangold. Si o >' ; as $ ".'J'; 191. Wm Belt, $%; • B lym.ii"’’ sopplies, $78.9-: . Lie i & Linn, supplies, $22.2.5; 17. Wm Bolt, sup -Kes $150; 23, attorney fees, 33, R. Ryse, supplies, s'• •; •<; E. G. Foster, supplies, $65; Br.8 r . J. D. Hendricks, $188.44; 97. Win Baker & Co., suppl'es. $52.50; 102, Wm Bets, furnace, $300; 103, R R.vse, ocal, $292.46; 18.'. Thorne- <£’ Co., record, $75; salary c-uliawu, $1 79. Special School F.. id—No 13, E M. Chaplin, dict.onary. $39; I ~ G. A. Barnett. $.'2.50; 17 J. B. Stoneburner, organ, $25; 83, E H. G » le supplies. $-' ..’0; . E.i -.osier, maps, $. 0; 3, R. Eyse, ccab etc., $?00; r. 1, Wm. Be', caarts, etc., $200; 5, E. M. Chc.nli J, books,; 1; a. A • n «.•••»- seats ■ 5, Loch er Linn, supIfffies, « -55; I>, J. W. Pa ten. sup ”- ’.75; 78, E G Foster. pin 835; I*s4. R. Ryse, coa etc,,

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$! '2.85; 185, Win. Belt, maps, $l5O. Road Fund—No. 122, Wm. Belt, sewer. $79; 22, Baker, ‘ Parker & Co., supplies, $98.75; 26, Wm. Belt, supplies, $100; 122, Wm. Bolt, sewer, $73.42. Additional Road Fund—No. 26, R. Ryse, sewers, $236. ;27, Wm. Belt, road Mols, $75; 91, Wm. Belt, sewers, $1.50; 167, R. Ryse, sewers, $111; 14 R. Ryse. supplies. $345.12; 21. Parker, Baker & Co., mad tools, $72.25; 22, attorney's fees, $25; 39, W. Biker <fc Co., sewers, SSO; 67, Wm. Belt, supplies, $52; 101, R. Ryse, grader. $27'5.08. The total of the above orders amount to $1772.34 issued in 1903. and $3623.01 issued in 1904, a total of $5395.38. The board will make demand on Mr. Coffee and his bondsmen for $:>:',28.36, the amount of funds belonging to the township according to this report.- According to his account with The Old Adams County bank, where the funds were kept, he has on hand something over $5300, and if settlement is made in accordance with this report there will be a shortage of about $-.600. However, the board have signified a willingness to credit certain vouchers, I where evidence of their correctness is furnished or to credit them to the amount of the actual value of sue h goods purchased. This will no doubt reduce the overdraft at least to the amount beld in trust by the bank, and relieve the bondsmen of any financial reponsibility. About twenty of Miss Maggie Kintz's friends gathered at her home Saturday evening to remind her of her eighteenth birthday. The evening was spent in progressive pedro, the first prize was carried away by Miss Emma Gillig and Frank Zeser, while the boobies vent to Miss Maggie Kintz and Guy John;on. An elegant three course luncheon was served after which all departed for their respocive homes wishing Miss Kintz nany more such oooassious. Tne memorial services of the Knights of Pythias lodge, an annuli event of this organization was held at the Methodist jburch. Rev. White delivering the address. A large number of the knights were □resent they having firs* assembled it the lodge room and then proceed'd in a body to the church. The sermon delivered by Rev. White was of his regular discourse but ill through he brought out the workings of this lodge and and the »reat benefits derived from the <ame and the great amount cf good his oiganization has done in tbe oast. His sermon was a masterpiece and was fully appreciated by -he lodge members who were preset. This annual event takes place vith this lodge on the Sunday that is nearest to the 22nd of February md is always well attended. The many friends of Fred B'osser ■ will no doubt be much surprised to ’ learn that In is now a benedict and has been since Saturday evening. ! he bride is Miss Cora Mann of ; Hicksville, Ohio where this hap y event occurred. Fred kept his in-’ teations very quiet and on’v d vulged what he was going to do to ; two of his most intimate friends ! who in turn thought it too good to ■ keep and circuited the story to '■heir numerous friends. Miss M tun for the past six months has been in ' the employ of Mygrant Gale at the steam laundry as fl mr lady : coming here from Hicksville, Ohio ! and while here made a host of i friends. However a week ago she . returned to Hicksville stating that 1 she was going to visit her parents j fora week and Fred mysteriously ■ disappeared Saturday morning and the next thing heard was that he wis married, this being told by ■ his friends. The event occurred at the home of the bride's parents at Hicksville on Saturday evening at eight o'clock. The Entre Nons club ul' Fred is a member are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Ping P- «g 02 tr i Grand RimMs this evening happy young . C-inple will rn .r;i th- i . vs <1 ■-! ■ insr reception. Th • D- , with heir many friends in wishing I them a long and happy married | life.

James Hatfield, foreman of the Allen county jury, which convicted tbe Inffian, John Godfrey, of manslaughter. last week, has published a statement telling how and why the verdict was reached. The action is an unusual one. George Nichols has withdrawn his notice of application for a liquor license at Berne, and has thus concluded another episode in the Monroe township liquor war. When he ordered the advertisement he had began negotiations whereby he says he expected to secure a compromise and incidentally there with a license good for one year. He proposed to give SI,OOO bond that he w ould conduct his saloon strictly according to law. At first he claims his plans rather pleased a number of people, but when his proposition got to the real antisaloon fighters they smiled and said no. They have too good a hold to let go now, after three years’ of fighting and will listen to no compromise. Hence Mr. Nichols has withdrawn his notice. A gay crowd, witli the assistance of a bobsled and a pair of spirited horses betook themselves Monday night to tbe country home of Wm. Briner in Kirkland township where they enjoyed a happy evning. The entertainment inoludedja sumptous luncheon followed by a series of games which every guest enjoyed The party are unanimous in their verdict that the Briner home is a good place to go and have registered a Buster Brown resolution which says: Resolved that a feller can have fun at the Briner home and Resolved that we will return whenever we get achanec. “Those present were Mr. John H. ager and sister Anna. C. H. Ernest, sister Letta. Miss Ada Hicks, 11. Wayne, Ind.: C. D. Lewton and wife, Calvin Miller and wife, John C. lioran and wife, Ed Zimmerman. James Zimmerman, Albert Elzey'. Last Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Meyers in Monroe township, occurred the wedding of their daughter. Miss Cora to Mr. Vance Mattox. The ceremony was witnessed by about eighty of the immediate relatives and friend and was conducted by ’Squire J. T. Ault, of Jefferson township, who did his work nicely. Immediately after the Ceremony was perform jd the f uests were invited into the sp icious dining room where a wedding dinner was served, and which was appreciated by all present. Daring the evening the German Cornet band, of Berne, put in it“ appearance and the evening was most delightfully spent. The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful presents from their friends, a'l of which will assist in starting them to housekeeping The happy young couple will reside on the old Mattox farm, where they will be at home to their many friends The Democrat extends congratulations. 5 he country telephone movem nt has been set on foot late> v by farmers in the communities aiound Borne and that is now the talk among them. Most of them favor ihe movement and are ready to give the matter their support. hree farmers are at wor., one son’b. one northwest and one east of Berne, since the latter part or last week, making a canvass to ascertain what per cent of the farmers wish telephones. They are meeting with encouraging success, f a sufficient number of farmers within a radius of si’. - or seven miles from terne wan' telephones and are willing to pay $1.50 per month for telephone service provided they get the loci -on: system, which makes the rural service just as satisfactory to rural patrons as the service in town, the Citizens Telephone company will nstall telephone lines for them this summer, ■n case the ma jority of farmers prefer to hive .heir own system and x . j ro.i. to connect with tbe ”ens’ elephone Compp.ny’ 1 ' sysfe n. which would i-e cheaper fo:' them ■ -s in.' - .-1 -s ac'- ■ »„o ;>:■ . : >',e J ys’, so . 'e-.he JT 2/ <v - ,•» w : ■ ■ r ' as 1 i-.is'- so” bfr the Q C > t-' a farmer’s p iva. ' c.0.-npi ny. if such a formed Bern:

Twenty five Methodist Sunday schoo 1 workeis comprised a sled load that drove out to Will Elzey's n...tliwestof the city, Tues, night. A sumptuous dinner awaited their coming and which was part of the program fully appreciated by ev<‘ry one of the twenty-five. Amusements were indulged in anda good old-fashioned Methodist time enjoyed. The M. E. Church is coming forward with a new idea. A strong lecture course by as strong talent as can be had, is to be presented to the public free of charge in their church. The list includes Mr. A. B. Davidson, Louisville, Ky., the Famous Painter; the Rev. Frank G. Brown, D. D., Cincinnati, Assr. Editor Western Christian Advocate; the Rev. Henry Warland Benne‘t D, D. Warsaw, Ind.; the Hon. Rich ard K. Erwin, the eminent jurist; Mr. M. B. U. Mason. Cincinnati, the famous colored orator Mr. A. E. Davidson, Feb. 28th, on “The Yellowstone National Park’’. Mr Davidson, the first of the series is a lecturer of merit as may be seen from the following endorsement: ‘ ‘The lecture by A. B. Davidson if Louisville, Ky., on ’’The Yellowstone Natonal Park” was as tine a piece of word painting as one cares to hear It was really » poem in prose. He made the Park so graphically real and genuinely America’s Wonderland that the entire audi enoe was ready to start on the trip Mr. Davidson has a quaint sense of humor, coupled w ith a rare descrip tive genius and a pleasing, quiet, magnetic personality that rivets the attention from start to finish. The lecture was heartily received by the large audience, as indicated by prolonged clapping pt hands at the close." Rev. C. W. Blodgett,D .D. Pastor; St. Paul M E.. Church, Cin cinnati, Ohio. Thurman Martz, nineteen years old son of George Martz, lies at the home of his parents thiee nr les south east of Monroe, in a precari ous condition. Recovery seems im possible though his life may be saved by the amputation of both hands and feet, a fate almost equal to deatn itself. The terrible part of the affair is that the awful condition was caused from the fact that Thurman though a mere boy was intoxicated. It is a story almost too sad to print and the lesson should be a lasting one to the many who read it. Tuurman and tw< companions went to Monroe’Satur day evening. la somo m inner or other he got hold of liquor ami drank a quantity of it. Later be and two companions drove to the home of Mary Brandy berry whee a dance was in progress. About midnight Thurman started horn 1 with Charley Roop and Roy Amos who let him out of the:r sleigh at icrossroad a half mile from hihouse. He walked down the road until within 300 yards of his home whore he got down in a snow diif md in his drunken condition wuinabe to get up. He remained here until eight o’clock Sunday morning where he was found by hirousin, Frank Martz. He was unconscious and apparently lifeleswhen t iken to the house, but Dr. Parrish who was summoned succeeded in reviving him, after sev eral hours. His recovery, however is doubtful, his legs and arms being swollen to double their normal size and so discolored that they are absolutely black. If he recovers sufficiently an operation may be performed, both hands and both feet being amputated. It is one of the most ten ible accidents ever reported here. It is said that action will be tiken at once against the party who sold or gave the bov the liquor. « Thurman Martz, the Monroe township youngman, who was so badly frozen Saturday night, when he remained in a snow drift several ftours, is reporteii siigntly ueittr today. His condition is very se-i-ious 1 ttf we are informed there is a nTinnco that amnutation of his limbs may not I e necessary. His escape fr< 1 m d<-ath seems* mirai uious. and if ho recovers entire y h. m-iy cerhiinlv flank his uekv

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 51

A SUICIDE. 11. J. Dilling, Residing Near Honduras, Takes His Life. Henrv Dilling, a prosperous and well known farmer, living near Honduras, committed suicide at ten o’clock last Monday by shooting himself in the head with a rifle. He had been in rather poor health and of late had worried considerable over a land deal, but it was not known that his mind was affected, though bis actions now appear peculiar when recalled. He seemed in fairly good spirits this merning, and his death was a terrible shock Io his family. He went into the bed room a few moments before ten o’clock this morning and an instant later Mrs. Dilling, who was in the kitchen, heard the report of a rifle. Rushing into the bed room she found her husband lying on the floor, a terrible bullet wound in his right temple and a Stephens rifle with which he had accomplished his purpose, clutched in his right hand. He was unconscious and lived only two minutes. Just how he managed to inflict the wound will never be known, but it is supposed he rested the butt of the gun on the bed, placed his head over the muzzle and pulled the trigger. Neighbors were summoned immediately and Coroner J. S. Falk, of this city telephoned for. He went to the Dilling home this afternoon to hold the inquest. Mr. Dilling bad recently suffered an attack of lagrippe from which he had not fully recoverel, and which it is believed affected his mind. He was vell-to-do and Indus rious farmer, ind the news of his deatn surprised hia many acqaintances here. He leaves a wife, two daughters and me son. The funeral arrangements have not been made. ♦ ■■ Dear Wife:—Never tell a lie, as I know you never will Tell all the children to never tell a lie or go in lebt. James Parrish be good to Verdie and little Bigford. Teach him to be honest and never tell a lie. God be with you always Viola. Be good to mother. Well Gus you have been a good boy to me, take care of things until things are settled. Oh yes, dear Oliver, be a good honest man and help mother. To all the dear brethren and neighbors farewell. J. W. Stone burner, Jacob Old wise, Frank Booker please settle up wife’s business, md all good dear children help comfoit- wife and children. Mr. Bright don’t ask wife to take the farm. I am done. H. J. Dilling.” The above is an accurate copy of ■1 note found in the pocket book of Henry J. Dilling, who shot himself yesterday morning, and proves that his act was premeditated. Coroner J. S. Falk and Charles Ernst returned from the Dilling home last evening, where they held the inquest, tbe verdict being tbe deceased came to his dee th by shooting himself with suicidal intent. The sto y of the sail event was practically as told yesterday, except that instead cf placing the rifle against his temple he placed the muzzle in his mouth, the bullet passing through the br..in and came out at the top of the head. He had no sign of insanity and the family are grief-stricken. He was iu this city Wednesday and contracted with Loch & Dirkson to go to his place yesteidav afternoon and repair a wind pump. At that time it is said he talked as intelligiently as anyone. A crowd of Decatur paople drove t > the home of W. M. Roop in Blue Creek township Sunday afternoon and enjoyed the hospitality of that home. They report a splendid time, a feast of a supper and a happy evening cf music and games. The party included Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Wilda Watts and family, James Watts, Gus Rosenthal, Har- ~ Frit'in'rr Gilvin .' ’ -■ i d - Ifrey Bell.