Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 11 May 1905 — Page 3

of the electric line ■romF. rt Wayne to Bluffton are V‘ promising a completion of the Ead fy the tirst ' ° f November—this These enterprises are easily |Ed qt> iokly contsructed on white Bmper- ■ The P ower house for the Fort Eayne & Springfield Railway Empanv. is reaching a point where is m sight. The build i 9 con siructed of cement block, iKnd will be an im P ortttnt addition ■o the northern limits of this City ■ 9 soon as the power house is Empleted. work upon the car Krns will begin. I Mr. and Mrs. John Garard, Mr ■ n(1 Mrs. Dyonis Schmitt, Mrs. ■pharles Meibers. Mrs. Curley Rad■nlHcher. were at Bluffton, yesterEar attending the Catholic mission ■hat is being conducted there by Eather Cress. While there they Kere entertained by Mrs. Frank Ear wilder, who is a sister of Mrs. ■Carley Radamacher. The entire ■irty report an elegant time. I A runaway occurred at Steele’s ■ark that resulted most disastrously Er the horse and buggy. The ■nitnal took fright from a wheel ■fanning off the buggy and com■menced to kick. The driver ■jumped out and the animal start | f(l to run. It ran up street to the ■west part of Monroe street before ■being captured. The buggy was ■demolished and the horses’ hind ■legs were literally out to shreds ■from the knee down. I A class of fifty children, including twenty-seven girls and twentyIthree boys, took their first holy ■communion Sudday at the St. ■ Marys Catholic church. The church ■ was taxed to it capacity and many loould not gain entrance. The Arts Isrevic''. High mass, was held at ■ nine o’clock, and a special service I was conducted at three o’clock, ■ Father Wilken officiating at both ■ Bishop Alerding who oontims these classes making them full fledged members of the church, will not be here this year, thus postponing these services until next year. James E. Britt, of California, became lightweight champion of the world Friday night, when he knocked out Jxbez White of England at the close of a magnificent twenty round battle, with just twenty seconds to go. Britt hooked the Englishman with a left on the jaw and the foreigner went to the mat, where he lay flat on his back for eight seconds. He staggered tn his feet, but was powerless to de fend himself and Britt swung right and left on jaw. The referee to save the plucky Englishman from needless punishment stopped the contest and awarded the fight to Britt. Tne Mercer County Standard, published at Celina, contains the following legal notice: “Andrew McConnehey, whose residence when last krlown at was Decatur, Indiana, will notice that on the Ist day of April. 1905 Ida McConnehey filed her petition in the court of commo™ pleas of Mercer county, Ohio, being cause No. 7516, praying for a divorce from said Andrew McConnehey on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, and that the cause will be for hearing on and after the 13th day of May, 1905. Ida McConnehey. J D Jihnson, attorney for plaintiff.” The defendant is a well known character about this city. The Rosenthal’s met Friday at Girt Reynolds barber shop and selected their team and captain for the coming season, and from the material chosen a fast team will represent Decatur this season. The game with Winchester for Sunday has been cancelled, but the boys will devote that time to practicing on the »vCtl grounds, getting in shape for the opening of the season against Celina on May 14th. On Decoration Div the team goes to Garrett, and on July 3,4, and 5 will play the Detroit Business college at Detroit, Michigan. Twelve men will be carried throughout the season, as necessity sometimes compels this many men on account of injuries, etc. The team this season as far as can lie ascertained will line up as follows: Pennington catcher; Famed and France pitchers; Kortenbraer first base; France, captain, second base; Linn, short stop; Peterson, third base; DeVinney, left tjgld; Ed Coffee, center field; Johns. right field and Ellis end L. Coffee substitutes. The boys will at once go into training and will put forth their best interests in representing Decatur during the coming season. i

Grant county is now thinking of supplying themselves with voting machines and may soon advertise for bids for them. It is likely that a number of Indiana counties of Indiana counties will own machines before the end of the year. D. E Smith, John C. Moran. Ed Touhey, Marshal Green, Joel Reynolds, Frank Trim, James Ault, A. P. Beatty, John Coffee, Elmer Johnson. W. G. Roe, C. W. Bohnke, John Andrews, C. J. Lutz, Abe Booh and E Bowman went to Portland this morning to attend the trial of the state against Elmer Johnson, which comes up today. The Colts and Rosenthals played a practice game yesterday, which resulted in a victory for the Rosen thals by a score of 7 to 3. The game was replete with sensational plays and showed that the Roienthals have lost none of the old time speed as they pulled off a lightning double play. They stole several bases on Catcher Peters of the Colts and were fast throughout. Farrell and France both did well in the box. Miss Fannie Burwell received a telephone messasge today from her sister, Mrs. Jessie Zimmerman, of Decatur, stating that a telegraph dispatch to the Chicago RecordHearld tells of the death of Frank Burwell at Butte, Montana. No particulars of the account were given. Their brother, Frank, a printer by trade, has been employed at Butte and they fear he is the man killed, although they have received no word from Butte. He has been gone from Bluffton over fifteen years. They will wire at once to ascertain the facts. It may have been another man by the same name —Bluffton News. Mr. Meinema, of Chicago, is in the city, assisting in putting in a test line of lock-out telephones, which the Citizens’ company are putting in north of town. If the phones prove the success claimed for them they will be used on all the rural lines. Mr. Minemo is the inventor and this is the first place to install his system, this being the reason he is so much interested He will remain several days until the line is thoroughly tested. About fifteen of the new phones were put in. The Citzens’ is using a lockout phone at present on its rural lines, but it has not proven entirely satisfactory. The subsidy of $54,500 voted by Wayne township, Jay county, in which Portland is situated, to the Cincinnati, Bluffton & Chicago railroad, will be collected and paid over by decision handed down by Judge Macy, of the Randolph cir ouit court Ore hundred taxpayers Drought suit to enjoin the collection of the subsidy on the grounds th it the proceedings of the commission ers in ordering the tax levy were illegal and that the election was not regularly held In handing down his opinion Judge Macy said that he was not impressed with the contents of the plaintiffs that equity was on their side of the case. The deosiion is highly grab ifying to the friends of the road, which is heavily in debt without having to lose the Portland subsidy. Amos Terrell, alias “Happy Hooligan,” alias “King of the Spittoon trust” is in jail charged with burglary. His accomplice was sup. posed to be Willie Brown, who has gained some ability as a window climber and petty thief. “Hooliigan,” as young Terrell is popularly known, was arrested early Thursday by Sheriff Butler on a charge of stealing a coat from Henry Loshe a few days ago. Loshe met him a few cays after wearing his coat and made him give it back When the sheriff searched him- this morning he found two revolvers, brand new. one a thirty-two self-acting “Young America” and the other a twentytwo “Baby Hammerless.” An investigation proved that they had been taken from the Schafer hardware store, as the brand and size of revolvers are not kept in stock any where else in town. "Hooligan denied the charge, claiming that he found one and the other belongs to Willie Brown. Marshal Green arrested Brown just before noon and took him to jail. Soon afterward Hooligan confessed to the crime, and said no one else was with him. Brown was accordingly released. He was supposed te have been connected with the affair because he was with Happy all day Wednesday. However, the officers believe him innocent ,

Crazed by the death of Minnie Melohing, John Stei’s, an intimate friend of her slayer, John Welker, is confined under surveillance at the county jail. He was taken into custody at midnight by the police, at the request of his relatives, who feared he might do himself or someone else injury, and it is feared his mind is permanently impaired.— Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Frankfort, Ind., May B.—An order to cut down the working force of the Clover Leaf railroad reached Frankfort yesterday and as a consequence 100 men hive already been laid off at the shops, yards and offices of the company at this point. These include machinists, helpers, blacksmiths, carpenters, boilermakers, laborers and a number of switching crews. Similar tactics are being used all along the line. Just why is not understood at present. The first of the spring social events of the County Folks’ Social Club given at the Knights of Columbus hall Wendesday night, sur passed all expectations and the spacious hall was taxed to its utmost capacity. Seventy-two couple took advantage of their invitations and attended, among these being a large number of out of town guests. The music was furnished by W. E Smith's full orchestra, and was fine, every number receiving a full round of applause. The dances were called by Andrew Schurger, whose voice seemed mush better than on former occasions and could be heard in eve-y section of the room. An intermission was given at eleven o'clock for fifteen minutes, the majority taking advantage of the same to catch a breath of fresh air, after which the merry making was resumed. These events by this club are gaining in popularity on every occasion, and each succeeding dance brings forth a larger crowd. Just at present, a representative of a Merchants’ Mutual Insurance company is working in Decatur, and we understand with some success. Our merchants should understand that besides being cheap insurance, liable to cost them doarly before they are through with their contract, they are depriving fifteen or twenty men who live here and spend their money with you of a livli hood and a commission. Is it worth the few dollars you save at the start? Is it not worth the few dollars extra you pay old line companies who have stood the test for years to know that if you have a loss you will get your money? These are only a few of the reasons why you should think twice before signing a note for one of these traveling agents. Most of these companies have no right to do business in the state and wou'd no have to pay a loss if they have one. Quite a crowd of Decatur people including Superintendent Brandy berry and wife. Surveyor L. L. Baumgartner, Orval flarrnff and others were at Linn Grove last evening attending the annual commencement of the high schools at that place. It was a splendid event, as commencements always are, at Linn Grove, and was attended by a crowd which packed the church to the doors. The class included five young men as follows: Chester and Clyde Baumgartner, Elmer and El ward Augsberger and Merle Glendenning and Prof. Brandyberry says they are a strong class, above the average. Clyde and Chester Baumgartner are sons ot County Surveyor Baumgartner of this city, Chester being the valedictorian of his class. The church was beautifully decorated and the services began with a march played by Miss Nona Mae Hoffman, followed by a vocal solo “Ever Near Me ” by Miss Ida Baumgartner The invocation was given by Rev. Edward Greiner. After the saluta tory by Arthur Schaupp and an overture by the orchestra. Hon George W. Thompson, a brilliant young attorney of Marion, delivered the cl iss oration, his subject being "The Nation’s Health Food.” An overture, “Southern Melodies,” by James Kizer, accompanied by Miss Nona Hoffman,§was next on the program after which County Superintendent Brandyberry presented the diplomas. H- E. Opliger gave the class address. After a vocal solo. “My Hope,” by Miss Baumgartner. Chester Baumgartner gave the valediotcrv in a pleasing manner. Rev. Greiner closed the exercises by pronouncing a benediction.

Cheer up! Howard county snot the only county that is up against the “race suicide” preposition in the school enumeration. Wabash is shy 800, Madison even more than that, and from all over the state comes practically the same tale. Indiana is certainly due to ir" ve a lecture from Roosevelt.—Kokomo Dispatch. Several of Miss Louise Bogner’s friends spent Sunday at her home northwest of town. The guests were Misses Mary Bogner, Rosa Swank, Mattie Sutlief, Emma Moser, Fresa and Frena Bogner, Henry Miller, Messrs, Ed Gates, Will Bogner and Mr. and Mrs. Graber and son Henry, Miss Louise will leave for her home at Belding. Mich, May 12. All reported a fine time. The four-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Adam Deam fell from the upstairs window at their home at the Steele’s Park entrance, Thursday morning about Bo’clock, but luckily escaped without am injuries. The child was playing about the upstairs when it unconsciously got near the open window and pitched out backwards, alight ing on the stone pike below with considerable force. A doctor was hastily called and on his arrival and examination found that no bones were broken and as far as could be ascertained no internal in - juries were suffered. The child in falling turned a complete 'omersaul alighting on its back, stunning her and for a time rendering her uncon soious. The doctor, however, is of the opinion that nothing serious will result, although it was a nar row escape from instant death. The Fort Wayne News of Satur day evening said: “The local traction interests have made a tenta five offer to the Fledder johans. who are building the line from De catur, offering a bonus of SSOOO and interest on the money advancer for the grade and the rights, bu' the Fledderjohanns have turned down the proposition. They will raise the money and credit they need in Pittsburg through the fi nancial adjunct to the Westing house Electric works. The Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley company want the road built, but cannot use the power house already construct ed at Decatur. It has adopted a policy of centralizing the powei plant in this city and is already to abandon three power stations when het new plant is completed. The Fledderjohans have shown an energy which entitles them to win and there is a general hope that they will complete their line thi year The directors held a meet ing at Decatur yesterday. Auditor W. H. Troup, of Van Wert county, the democrat whe played politics well enough in his home county to gain the election when he had a majority of 700 to overcome, used the same tactic.in the assessing of the Clover Leaf He had the day won before th* meeting was called to order With him in the move to put the road on a fair taxable value were Audi tors David Davies, of Lucas, and F J. Beck, of Henry county. B CHarding, of Wood county, ano George Feltz, of Allen, were soon won over, but L. N. Welde, of Putnam county, could not be induced to consent to a raise, and it was only after the others had agreed on an increase of S3OO per mile for th< main track that he asked permission to change his vote in accordance with the others. The rolling -took was the tirst to be considered On motion this was then assessed at SI6OO per mile, an increase oi SIOO per mile. Tools, etc., were appraised at S2O per mile, an in crease of $5. The assessing of the main track was then taken up and the program arranged “before the convention” was carried out. Auditor Troup, of Van Wert, moved that the main track be appraised at $6400 per mile, an increase of S4OO This was objected to by Welde. of Putnam, who offered an amendment that the value be left the same as last year. He secured no second. Auditor of Allen, offered a compromise value of $6200, but the amendment lost on a tie vote, Putnam. Allen, and Wood for and Lucas, Henry and Van Wert against. The original motion of Mr. Troup was then pu t and lost, also on a tie vote. Mr. Toupe then moved that the main track be assessed at $6,300 an in crease of S3OO per mile, and all voted aye but Putnam, although Auditor Welde late changed his vole —Toledo Blade.

A very pretty wedding occurred Thursday at the home of Jacob Scherer, near Monroe, when his daughter, Daisy D. was united in marriage to Mr. Charles E. Bahner. the prosperous young barber at Monroe. The ceremony was per formed by J. A. Sprague, in the presence of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Bahner will commence housekeeping soon in the home in Monroe lately purchased by Mr. Bahner. The congratulations of many friends are extended. The Library committee met Friday night to discuss the bids for the new Carnegie building. The bid of Mann & Christen, $9805, was the lowest, but was still about S2OOO higher than the committee felt they could spend out of the SIO,OOO lonation and still furnish the build mg. The architect went over the plans with the committee and showed them where alterations could be made to cheapen the cost of construction. However, this spoiled the job to a certain extent and it vas decided to write a business letter to Mr. Carnegie stating the exict condition of affairs and asking for S2OOO additional. It is believed this will be granted and that the pretty structure can then be erected md furnihed as planned. If he refuses it is probable plans will be irawn for a cheaper building and lids advertised for again, One thing, is sure, the committee are putting forth every effort to secure for Decatur a library building that our citizens will be proud >t for years to come. The ball game Friday afterloon at Steele’s park between Uncle Sam’s employees and the De latur High School was a fiercely contested battle, 'and not until the last man was out in the ninth nning was the High School team ■eally assured of victory, and then mly by the low score of 11 to 9. Che playing of Uncle Sam’s men vas a revelation to the fans, and -bowed that the boys had taken ad vantage of their spare moments md practiced up on handling “hot mes.” The work of Wid Dorwin is pitcher, was tine and had his support been better at certain •stages of the game the result would lave been different. The High School is entitled to all credit for winning,Jas they played the clean■>r ball and and hit- larder, but they let a worthy opponent in Uncle sim’s boys. The life of the umlire was threatened on several cessions by Charles C dter, but icthing serious happened, and no >loud was shed. The batteries for he opposing teams were High Sihool—Bremerkamp and Robison; Uncle Sam—Dorwin and Peters

'' —-• k TITHE offke of the ■JjJwWsnow agency, DECATUR, INDIANA. If you want to sell your farm or city property for cash, list it w’ith the SNOW AGENCY. We have several cash buyers as soon as what they want is put upon the market. If you wish to buy a country home or city residence, we may hate just what you want, as our lists comprise seven 1 thousand acres of goal farm lands in Indiana and a large number of city properties. Besides these, we have timber and prairie lands in Missouri, Minnesota and Arkansas, in all stages of improvements. Property advertised without expense to the owner, if left on the market for the time listed. | The Erie Since 1 851 Its Capacity During A GIGANTIC and Stupendous EnYear of Completion x terprise, “The Work of the Age,” Compared with that were terms with which the Common of To-day Council of the City of New York in 18 | 51 hailed the completion of the Erie Railroad. That year it carried 688,780 passengers and 250,000 tons of freight T AST year the number of passengers carried by the Erie equalled the combined population of the states | of New York, Pennsylvania. Ohio and ® Indiana, and the freight tonnage exceeded the loading capacities of all the ocean going vessels in the world. @® » R. H. WALLACEG. P. A., 21 Corttand St.. New York, City. 1 » • I

Robison park will be opened to the public Sunday afternoon and the regular summer car schedule will be in effect up to 6 o'clock, when the leat oar will leave the park. A popu'ar band concert will le given by the First Artillery band, of Peru, which is an organization of about twenty-live members under the direction of Charles Cliftton. The program for the occasion will be selected from the lighter music and a very enjoyable concert is assured.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. C. K. Bell, agent for the Wells Fargo Express company, Friday received a real live "burro,”' which came from'Los Vegas, Mexico, and was billed to Robert Lu Milan, Indianapolis. He attracted a great amount of attention during the hour he stood in front of Patterson’s express office, where he was transferred to the Clover Leaf. About his neck was a blue ribbon, to which was attached a card, which read as follows: "I’m a poor forlorn bronco from New Mexico; Senator Beveridge has disfranchised me, is the reason I must go; Iv’e a beautiful voice like the senator, and if we both will try joint statehood with Injiany bound to get bye and bye. It don’t make any difference whether Beveridge is a goat, if he’s jined to Injiana, he'll be sure to have a vote. Hee! Haw!” The directors of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Interurban Railway company held a business meeting Friday evening at their offices and transacted some business of importance. Plans were considered for extending the line from this city to Portland, Ind., and it was decided to meet with the P rtland Commercial Club some time this week and perfect arrangements. The interurban people are asking of the Jay county people to vote them a subsidy of SIO,OOO to assist in the construction of this line and from information received by the managers everything is looking favorable. At Portland the company will join with the Union Traction company, thus giving them access into Pittsburg east and Indianapolis west. Work is progressing nicely on the power house, a little delay being caused by the lack of material and the time consumed in allowing the cement block to dry before placing into the building proper. The work of laying steel has also been delayed some on account of the firm being behind in their orders, but wilTTie started as soon ts rhe first conJ signn ent of steel arrives. J No other business of importance, being on hand the meeting adjourned until next Frid y evening, g