Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 40, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1905 — Page 1

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Mr . and Mr»- R° Uo Pifer and uhters, Anna and Isabelle, who the g uests of Mr - and Mr9 ' Robert Harding, have returned to Jeir home in Bellefontaine, O.— fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Lee Stults informed us Saturday 1 ruing that ha had leased the g nOS Peoples stables on Jefferson (tre et, and that he would at once iO pen up a feed stable. Mr. Stults ijae had considerable experience in this line, and will give your animals the best of care and attention. He jsks a share of your patronage. The grand jury in Adams County Completed its work Wednesday evening and the report that comes from Decatur indicates that all the had things ever said about that place are true. The grand jury succeeded in raking up fifty-four ndictments, the most ever return id, as against six returned by the jrand jury in this city. People who have been approached by Dajatur land agents will please take tote of the condition of affairs as ndicated above. —Bluffton Banner. Thursday, evening. December 21, he musical loving people of this jty will have the opportunity of leaving the famous Roney Bros.’ joncert company, at the opera muse. This magnificent attraction iat been secured by the local Elks’ edge, and will be given for sweet haritv sake, the proceeds of which rill make many a horn 3 and heart »ppy Christmas eve. The advance tie is now on, and anyone desiring ickets can secure them from any (the members of the lodge. Don't ulto hear this great musical cominy. Manager Fledderjohan says that Boni had been received fiom JohnsB)wn, Pa., stating that the steel orMeted by them for use within the My limits had been shipped and Mould reach this city within the Mat two or three days. When this Meei arrives work will at once be Martcd by a large force of workMen m tearing up north Second Mreet so the steel and ties maybe Mid yet this winter. The grade Mtthisline within the city limits Ms already been made and in case street should ever be paved the is so constructed that the Mreet and railway line will meet in unison. Friday evening the lovers bowling will have an opof seeing the famous bowling team of Fort roll a contest with a team ■ Decatur's best bowlers. The come with a reputation 18 widespread and have been every team they have and are at present leading in league race at Fort Wayne. team is composed of F. Hill, ■ Kauffman G. Emeries. Martz Reynold, all being individual, bowler-. The Decatur team ■- be composed of Red Farnan Mangold. Dr. Coverdale, Fris- ■ e - Peterson and B. France. will be started prompt eight o'clock and the public |M^ ea eral are invited to be present. final details of a large bust win be closed tomorrow. Property known as the Al building and the business |M[’ m on by the California Sample W >ll pass into the hands of ■“Martin, the former manager r White. The deal has been for some time. The price ■* lß understood to be $50,000. story building is occupied ■® c es upstairs and by the sad°wnstairs. In the rear was ■ 4 addition. now occupied ■Bawling alley anc , p oo i an d ■ Parlors. Mr. Martin has P ' ace a P°P u ‘ ar resort enterprise, and is now ““g a plant for electric power at ‘ug purposes.—Fairbank?, ve ning News.—Mr. Mar- ’ Son °f Jacob Martin of this W jQ be rememl)ere( | by ri(,nds . Who Will be glad to his success financially, e od that point, where he ' of fifty thousand. A 1 6re a teW years ago and B ^a dar ing the famous ■ 8 “raze, though he never 5W“ B *ny extent.

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Al Burdg is in receipt of a photograph and also a long letter from Harmon Brake, who is now a soldier stationed at the Philipme Islands. He says he is assistant teacher of the common branches at a school in which young Filipino children are educated. Jrhn H. Heller left Tuesday on a prospecting tour of Oklahoma, El Reno, being the objective point. Should the prospects and opportunity prove favorable he may settle down and later become one of the booming and progressive newspaper men of that enterprising section of Uncle Sam’s domain, Frank Roop, who recently purchased the Bogner farm, was on a "bender” Sunday morning and became so violent that his wife telephoned to the officers here for help. Sheriff Butler and Marshal Green went out to get him, but Frank begged so hard for lienienoy that they agreed to allow him to go to bed. The police had hardly reached town, however, when Mrs. Roop came in and said that Frank had got out of bed soon after the officers left, had secured an axe and driven his family off the farm, threatening to kill them. The officers returned and arresed'Frank, placed him in jail, he remained until this ‘ morning, when Mrs. Roop came in and dismissed the case, taking her sobered husband home with her. The officers’rather feel they were imposed upon, and the next time they go after Frank will see that the case is prosecuted to a finish. Roop is one of the best farmers in the county, but seems to have a mania for drink that is almost unoontrolable. Mrs. Christian Schafer, mother of Jacob and Fred Schafer of this city, died at the home of her eldest son, John, at Elkhart, Sunday afternoon, at four o’clock. She was eighty-six years old and death was caused by infirmities, which followed a fall, two years Ago. She will be remembered by many of our older citizens, as she lived here many years, the family coming to this county from Pennsylvania and locating on the farm, where the county infirmary is now located, her husband having sold that L land to the county. The entire Schafer family, with the exception of Jacob and Fred, moved to South Bend, twenty four years ago, where Mrs. Schafer has lived ever since. She went to Elkhart a few months ago to visit her son. Jacob and Fred Schafer left here yesterday morning, but failed to reach Elkhart in time to see their mother alive. Mr. Sohafer died about fifteen years ago. The surviving children are Jacob and Fred Sohafer of this city, John of Elkhart, Edward and David Sohafer and Mrs. Lizzie Falk of South Bend. The funeral services will be held Wednesday at South Bend. Sunday was truly a Red Letter day at the U. B. church. After the session of Sabbath school the re-opening service was introduced and was in full charge of Rev. Z. C. Mower. The sermon of the hour was a masterpiece, and made deep and lasting impressions on all who who were so fortunate to be present. After the sermon the deofiit on church improvement was taken up. The people were in a splendid frame and acquitted [themselves in a noble manner. While about SSOO in cash and subscriptions had been received before re-opening day, yet S3OC more was quickly raised in response to Rev. Mower’s call The little band of earnest, faithful workers of the Decatur mission ohuroh is under lasting obligations to many of the good people of Decatur, who have come to their aid with their means. Long live Decatur U. B. Church, to do its part with the sister churches in blessing the people of Decatur. In the wake of the interest now begotten it has been decided to begin evangelistic services The meeting last night was one fit great Rev. Mower, two united with the church. Rev. Mo wer has klD f y consented to remain with us for h greater part of two weeks and assist in the services.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1905.

Miss Nan Peterson returned home from south Bend, Wednesday evening, to remain the balance of the week. She has a position as primary teacher in the Elder school of South Bend, which she has filled for a month. There are seventeen teachers in the building, and she is highly pleased with her position and work—Albion Democrat. The advance ticket sale for the Roney Boys’ concert, which will be given in this city on December 21st, under the auspices of the Elks, for the benefit of charity, was commenced this morning, and you will all be approached to purchase tickets, which you should do, as the money goes for a good purpose and many a family will be made happy on Xmas morning from the proceeds. The company is a good one, At noon today Robert and James Beery, two Decatur boys, left with J. B. Nesbitt, land agent for H. B. Brown Co, of Chicago, for Richland, North Dakota, where they will stay for several weeks, making a general inspection of the country, with the object of purchasing. Robert at present owns a large number of acres of land in this section, and it is his intention to locate and cultivate the same for all it is worth, while James is going on a mere matter cf prospecting, and if the outlook suits him he mav buy land and settle there himself. A large Adams county people are at present located in North Dakota, and all write back giving glowing accounts of their new homes. David Boberick, fifteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Beberick of near Preble, was painfully injured Saturday, by the explosion of a cartridge. He had been out hunting and a cartridge in one barrel of the gun had failed to shoot, though he had tried it several times. Upon reaching home the boy went into the feed room at the barn to extricate the shells. As he broke the gun, the shell which had failed to work, exploded. He was holding the barrel down, but the force of the explosion went both ways. His face was badly burned, the left eye receiving considerable powder and shot. The fourth toe of the right foot was blown off and the forefinger and thumb of the left hand badly lacerated. Dr. J. C. Grandstaff of Preble, wits summoned and reports today that the patient is recovering nicely. It was a close call, however. The congressional fight in this district between Mr. Stilwell and Mr. Cromer is the only politics one new heat. It is getting warm and will soon begin to sizzle. Mr. Cromer is up [against the real stuff this time. Mr. Stilwell is an expert in the same plan and same of politics that Mr. Cromer is. Both are from the same school. Mr. Stilwell also has as much money and determination as his opponent. He has the courage to do things, and in the republican party in this district the fellow who does things wins. Mr. Stilwell is now in Randolph and Jay counties, and already has his fences so high that Mr. Cromer will have to be more nimble than ever if he jumps them. So Mr. Stilwell has three big counties practically secured. He will fight for the others Mr. Grimes’ appointment expires December 12. Mr. Cromer has prorated to re-appoint him. Everybody is for Grimes. He has earned reappointment and ought to have it. It is rumored that Cromer wanted to delay it and let Mr. Grimes hold over. Harrie Hardie, representing the Cromer sentiment, went to Muncie and told Mr. Cromer very plainly that a dilly dally policy on the Grimes’ re appointment would injure the congressman very much in this city and county, where the sentiment was unanimous for Grimes. The .best thing for Cromer is act promptly for Grimes, or h e would as weU abandon all hope of any substantial support in this county The Stilwell crowd is all for Grimes. It is up to Cromer to make the appointment absolutely unanimous.— Anderson News.

Mrs C. K. Bell gave a surprise dinner for her husband at six o'clock last evoning, and the repast was one of those delicious ones for which Mrs. Bell is known. The menu included turkey, oysters other delicacies, palatable and popular at Thanksgiving time. The invited guests were Messrs. C. H. Colter, D. M. Hensley, Don L. Quinn, J. S. Peterson, W. A. Lower, Dr. C. E. Neptune and J. H. Heller. It was a delightful success. Bluffton is to have a now national bank, and according to the statement of the promoters of the concern, the new bank will be started as near the first of the year as possible. Grant Lupton and W. B. Cooley, cf Hartford City, are at the head of affairs at the present time. Mr. Lupton stated this morning to a repesentative of the Bunner that there were a number of Bluffton people interested in the project and that there was a numbar of Bluffton people interested in the project, and tnat there was no doubt but that the new bank would be organized.—Bluffton Banner. Last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Amos Fairchild, seventy-five of her neighbors and friends gathered at her home to remind her of her forty-eighth birthday, and a moat bountiful dinner was served, in fact all the dainties of the season were spread before the guests and a most enjoyable time was had. During the day Mrs. Fairchild was presented with two sets of silver knives and forks, a celery dish and a five dollar gold piece, as a token of the esteem and friendship of the guests. Those who were present and helped make the event a joyous one were Grandmother Brandy berry, Mr. and Mrs. Fran Faurot, Mr. and Mrs. Green Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cook, Mr. and Mis. G. Everett, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Longenberger, Mr. and Mrs David Fuhrman, Mr. and Mrs James Hendricks, Mr and Mrs Dale Hendricks, Mrs Catherine Fairchild, Mrs William Logna and daughter, Mr and Mrs Frank Brandy berry, Mr and Mrs Charles Mumma, Dora Fairchild, Roy Baker, Rollo Longenberger, Lena Cook, Pearl Miller, Mary Miller, Mola Cook, Ada Shoaf, Buhlah Cook, Floyd Shoaf, Roy Shoaf, Byron Hendricks and Mr. and Mrs. Aroms Fairchild. Inouiry reveals the fact that John Dettinger, who was yesterday killed by a Clover Leaf passenger train, has long been subjected to attacks of epilepsy and when recovering from these fits or attacks, is sometimes in a condition of partial coma, able to move about and walx, but unable to realize the things that are occurring about him. It is the popular belief in Craigville that he had just recovered from an attack of this kind and therefore did not recognize or notice the danger of the approaching engine. An examination of his injuries revealed the fact that his face was terribly bruised and his bead crushed. His hands were cut and mangled and one boot was torn off his foot. Death resulted from the terrible internal injuries and awful | shock when the train struck him. As soon as the remains were placed in the depot, the coroner was summoned from Bluffton to make an investigation into the death. The fatality occurred a quarter of a mile east of Craigville, where the westbound passenger train struck him, death resulting instantly. The engineer of the train saw Dettinger approaching the train and for a time supposed he would be able to get off the track. JHe was walking with his head down and not going very rapidly. As the train drew near him, the dan ger signal was sounded frantically and an effort made to stop the progress of the care but in an instant, Dettinger had been struck by the pilot and hurled from the trank. He was killed ins’antly, although his body was not disfigured as much as have been expected. v He leaves a wife and six ohildrMi, a son and five daugh ters The deceased was about forty years old.

| The revival meetings at the Methodist church are still under way ! and are attracting considerable attention, and by the way are doing [ much good. The house is packed [nightly. Mrs. Harris has become A pronounced favorite among [ those who have heard her. She is a forcible speaker and her arguments in the behalf of Christianity rre convincing. Her subject last evening was “The Parting of the Ways,” and was without doubt the crowning feature of all her series of sermons. Her plea in behalf of Christianity was wonderful and most persuasive, and her sermon was a general topic for all today. The services will be conducted throughout all of next week, and the public in general are invited to attend. Indiana will rank an easy second among the states in size of the tomato pack this year, with a total of 800,000 cases. For the last few years the contest for second place has been between New Jersey and Indiana, while Marvland has held first place easily. Partial failure of the New Jersey crop this year left that state with less than 500,000 cases, giving the second place to Indiana with a wide margin. The pack of tomatoes for Indiana last year was 1 106,000 oases, which shows that the state fell off this year 366,000 oases, or about one- , third. The Marion county pack this year, however, was about the same as last. Figures on the corn pack of Indiana and of the country have not yet been compiled, but packers say that Indiana will show the largest pack in Jthe history of the industry in this state. The city council met Tuesdoy in regular session with Mayor D. D. Coffee in the chair, and Councilmen Gaffer, Kirsch, Fordyce, Porter, Buhler and Teeple present. Gaffer’s motion that the city dispense with the services of Alex Barnett as street sweeper and cleaner, was carried, thus giving some who are back on their road tax a chance to work out their tax upon the streets of the city. The resolution for the construction of a sewer, known as the Colchin sewer, was upon motion of Buhler adopted Buhler. Porter, Fordyce, Gaffer and Kirsch voting yes. Upon motion of Porter the council accepted a check of $153.19 as insurance from the New Yoik insurance company in payment for damage done some time ago to the east Atlas boi'er at the water works plant, all councilmen voting yes. The motion of Teeple, that the city treasurer be authorized to receipt for $50.29 on insurance on electrical supplies, which were burned in the recent fire in H H. Bremerkamp’s building, carried. A resolution was then brought before the council by W. H. Niblick, that the city bonds numbering, consecutively from seven to thirtytwo, issued February 82, 1883 each for SSOO, each earning forty unused coupons, which belonged to the estate of the late Jesse Niblick, be turned over to the council, to be done with as the council saw fit. Porter moved that the resolution on the bonds be adopted, an 1 all voted yes. The bonds were produced and burned. The bill of J. S. Bowers of S9O for stone used by the city , was dismissed, owing to the fact that the bill had already been paid. The motion of Fordyce that the electric light committee arrange for a room in which to store the city’s electrical supplies, was carried. After allowing the following bills the council adjourned: W J Archbold, interest on city orders, $1.77; W J Archboid, express, $7.86; W G Nagel Electrical Co, supplies, $102.95; B & S Commission Co., supplies, $33.45; H S Porter, supplies, $2.60; C M Kenyon, printing, 20.80; D F Teeple, drayage, $4 64; John Coffee, pay roll. 64.14; \V E Fulk, pay roll, $234.75; M J Mylottt, pay roll, 223.45; Joel Reynolds, police, $45; Sam Franks, police. $45; Wm Geary, police, $10.00; C & E railroad, freight, $143.33; C K Bell, express, 90c; Fred Mills, oil, 60c; C K Bell, express, 70o; Alex cJ?4rnett, labor, $45; John 'hauling coal, $38.60.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 40

I Sheriff Butler received a telephone message from the chief of | police at Huntington, Friday asI ternoon, asking him to have an officer at the eastbound Erie pas- [ senger train due here at 3:47. Acicoraiagly Mr. Butler, Marshal Green and a Democrat reporter hurried to the station expecting to hear of some terrible crime, and to arrest a daring train robber or some other kind of a fellow. I You can imagine their surprise when two little boys, aged nine and ten years old, stepped off the train and handed a letter to Marshal Green. The letter was from tho Huntington deputy marshal, and asked that the boys be sent on toward Columbus. Ohio. The lads gave their names as Harry and Harlo Cclborn, and said their mother lived in Columbus, Ohio. Their story is that two weeks ago their teacher gave them a note to take to their mother. Fearing a whipping they boarded the first train and went from one town to another until they reached Rochester, Indinaa, where they decided to go towards home. A collection was raised to send them home, but when Sheriff Butler called up police headquarters at Columbus, they said they had never heard of the family. It is rather believed the boys have run away from some orphan home, and they are being held at the jail, awaiting information. They are the youngest tramps that ever struck Decatur. Decatur suffered a five thousand dollar fire Wednesday evening, in which H. H. Bremerkamp was the heaviest loser, estimated at $2,500. The blaze started in the rear of Maynard France’s saloon on Madison street, the alarm being sent in by Fred Schurger at 11:30 o’clock. Fred was attending a dance at the K. of C. hall, and while standing at the real window noticed an odor of burning wood. He went down stairs and walked west as far as France’s saloon when he discovered a fierce blaze. The fire companies responded promptly, but the conflagration had gained great headway, having spread to the frame buildings adjoining, occupied by City Electrician Mylott, as a storage room, and by Leo Miller’s barber shop, also to the building occupied by Matt Schafer’s saloon and Corlett’s photograph gallery. The fire burned fiercely for two hours, and it was only by an almost superhuman effort that the damage wasoonfined to the buildings mentioned. The entire block was owned by H. H. Bremerkamp and his loss as stated is about $2500, with insurance for only $550 in the Gallogly & Haefling agency. This is tne third serious fire Mr. Bremerkamp has suffered since last January, and certainly has a right to feel that he has had his share of misfortune. Mavnard France, who conducted a saloon in the building where the fire started, estimates his loss at SIBOO, with insurance in the Graham & Lower agency for SIO2O. This is his second loss during the past few months. The first building east of this one was also totally destroyed. This was occupied by Electrician Mylott as a store room and office. The loss to the city is about S2OO, covered by insurance. In the next building Leo Miller, the barber, had a loss of SIOO, with insurance in the Gallogly & Haefling agency, sufficient to let him out even, a portion of his furniture being saved. Matthias Schafer’s loss is about S3OO, covered by insurance in the Gallogly & Haefling agency. Mr. Corlett, who conducted a photograph gallery, and resides on the second floor of this building, suffered a loss of about S3OO, with insurance to cover in the J. S Peterson agency. The total los" 4 s thus estimated at $5200, with insurance for about half the amount. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr. France said today that he would again embark in the saloon business as soon as his loss is settlsfl. and he can secure a location. Mr. Sohafer was busy today, fixing up his place of business and will not lose time. Lio Miller and the city electrician are seeking new locations. Mr. Bremerkamp has not decided as to whether he will rebuild at once or not.