Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1905 — Page 5

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jndianapolis, Deo. 13,-Gus Conzusd, former cashier in the Vigo wM ’ ty National Bank, was arrsigned in federal court here on an /jsvit of fifteen counts, charging >ji m with converting the banks mO ney to his own use. He pleaded ■notgnilty” a nd nis bond was Ixedat 115,000.

San Francisco, Dec. 13.—John Biard. a capitalist and club man, prominent in this city, was killed early today by an automobile in which he was riding, upsetting and crushing the life out of him. The accident took place in Corbet road, Something was wrong with the machine and Miss Ruby Neil, i wealthy young woman who acrcmpanied him, got out to fix it, is she did, so the machine toppled over, pinioning Baird underneath.

For the convenience of those demoorats living in French township on the Linn Grove side of the river, privilege has been given them Io vote at Linn Grove at the coming democratic primary electionThia saves those voters several miles traveling, and is a privilege nd’castom granted at every countv prima’-y. Toe Wabash river cuts ihrou’h a small corner in French township and the colony in this small corner are the ones to whom this privilege has been been given.

EMIm -■•■-•.■ -®s< • // j i ■Mr v ||B^B>»^TT!!?M£Mi|EdM|li^-^a^sgMEMa. WMMI I Sr '*g|gat ct STRETCH lllHWm g More Good, Honest Clothing and Christmas Presents (DURING / v THE NEXT TWO WEEKS than you ever bought for J the same money before. ( ALL WISH TO BE REMEMBERED AT CHRISTMAS TIME « , . . A-ii rrrnnt nlPAsure in remembering our friends. The task of choosing desira”M° HAVE SELEC ™ D THE VERY BEST PATTF.RNS TTTE-HOLIDAY AFFORD. _ "wTriake Special Offerings During the Next Two Weeks Overcoats Raincoats’ Topcoats, Suits, Underwear, Hats, Caps VVCICOdIO, rxailivvcil. r J Coats, BatH Robes. Etc, Etc. n Toncoats - §4.50 to 816.00 Suits, . 8 3.75 to 822.00 Overcoats, . 8300 to 825.00 lopcoats, \ 25 to SOQ Togueg .10 to 50 Hats, . . .50 to 3.00 Gaps • j . 50 Driving Mitts, 1.00 to 3.50 Neckties, . . .10 to 1.00 Mufflers, 50 to 30 0 Suit Cases, . .75 to 11.00 Umbrellas, . .50 to 5.00 L-’ ' j acke ts, 3.00 to 10.00 Trunks, . . 1.75 to 12.001 Bath Robes . 500 to 8.00 *ancy Vests, . 1.00 to o } , ’ n X . w ill not permit mention, are to be foun-1 with us in large assortments, Mnnvjnrtg g Vecial Articles v _ „ ■ ■ ■■» i'■■ m /Vlvers “ Doiley Com^&ox z e I ® - r*"“r.*niwi ~-

Word comes from Whiting, Kansas, announcing the death there on November 29, of Mrs. G. W. Jackson, a former resident of near Mcnmouth, in this county. The deceased was about fifty years old, and is a sister of Mrs. John Woy, of this city. She, with her husband and family, left here some twenty years ago, locating at Whiting, where she so recently died. She will be remembered by many Adams county people. James Elliscn, the wealthy Blue Creek township farmer charged with attempting to commit a rape upon Alma Biker, a little five year old girl, was found guilty of assault and fined twenty-five dollars. The jury retired at 4:30 Tuesday after noon and it required about twelve hours to reach a verdict, returning at abont four o’clock yesterdas with a sealed verdict, which was read at the opening of court. The verdict was probably a compromise as it is said a number of the jurors were in favor of a verdict of guilty, while others opposed it’vigorously. Some of the evidence in the case was sensational. While the verdict as being read Ellison sat in the auditorium of the court room and his face never changed an expression as he words. The costs in the case are about $l5O and Mr. Ellison will probably ask for a new trial.

We note through the Fort Wayne - ews that Harry Miesse, a former Deoaturite. is new holding down a position as reporter on the Indianapolis Star. The forty hours devotional services closed Tuesday at the St. Marys Catholic church, a large crowd being present. The services were under the supervision of Father Benedict of Carthagenia, Ohio, and he was ably assisted by Fathers Kroll and Mungoven of Fort Wayne. Fathor Eberle of Portland, and Father Bensinger of H«sse Castle, also Father Wilken and Father Staeger of this city. Ihe services were most solemn and impressive ami were beretioial and uplifting. No meeting of the series has been so manifestly blest of God as tho one held ’ast night at the U. B. church. Toe Lord was in the place and we knew it. Six request ed the prayers of the church. Two camo to an alter of priy->r. and three united with the church. Rev. Mower’s sermon on the ‘‘Unpardonable Sin” will doubtless effect a change for the better in a number who were fortunate enough to hear it. Like the One whom he serves, this preacher has “favor both with God and man.”J You are welcme to hear him. 5 W. A. Fenner, a has ling young farmer and poultry man of Root township, has started a movement for the organization of The Adams County Poultry Association and has interested Dr. H. E. Kaller of this city in the enterprise, which is to be made a permanent one. They will meet at Dr. Keller’s office at, two o’clock next Wednesday afternoon, December 20, to complete arrangements. The purpose is to encourage the breeding and raising of fine poultry in this county. The association will give a poultry and pet stock show here about February 1. They will probably provide a fund for the purpose of giving premiums and will secure the services of an expert scorer, who will grade the various fowls. Already great interest is being manifested and the exhibit will be a great suooess. The show will probably continue three days and should attract great crowds.

NEWS FROM GENEVA Geneva, Ind., Deo. B—Worley M. Reiff, one of the popular young men of this place, and a musician of no mean ability, surprised his many friends yesterday by showing them an instrumental selection composed by himself. The piece is known as the “Thelma Rag” and is a spretty a rag time piece as any one could wish to hear. It is a rather difficult composition and there are not many who will sit down and play it at sight. It shows that Mr. Reiff has spent a great deal of time and care on the work. The music is published by a Fort Wayne house and has a very neat cover and title [page. It should make a hit eveywhere and mean a geat de.l for the composer. The work on the new elevator is progressing very nicely, and it will not be very long before the company will be able to buy grain, and the farmers of the surrounding country will be able to make Geneva their trading point. Mr. Sohnitz, of Decatur, is here now fitting up the engine, and Mr. Steele and his son have been working on the machinery. As has been said before this elevator will be very complete in every detail, and while not the largest on earth, will meet all the demands of the community.

In speaking with' several of the Geneva merchants in regard to the holiday business which they are now making ready for, it was found that they are all looking for an especially good season. While business has not quite been up to the standard this fall, yet there has been a good, even, healthy trade and it is thought that no one will have to pass up the pleasures (a..d troubles) of Christmas shopping. Many of the stores—the drug steres especially—have fine lines of holiday goods on display.

Geneva, Ind., Dec. 9—The many friends of Miss Lottie Barr, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr, formerly of this place, but now living in Petosky, Mich., were very much shocked to learn of the narrow escape from being killed by a train she had last week. She,

with a lady friend wereout sleighing, and as they crossed the railroad track, did not notice an approaching train until it was upon them. It was too late for them to turn back and the engine struck the horse fair, killing it instantly, overturning the sleigh and throwing the ladies out and under the bed of the sleigh. The horse was carried some distance on the pilot of the engine, and fortunately the sleigh was dragged enough to release Miss Barr and her companion. Neither of the ladies were hurt. Mr. Barr and family left here last July for Petosky, and Miss Barr was very popular with the young people here, all of whom are more than happy to know that she escaped so fortunately. “ Geneva, Ind., Dec. 12.—-'Squire Armantrout’s court was a very busy place Monday. At nine o’clock the case of Lorenzo D. Hall vs D. B. Ford and Lottis Nepper, in which the plaintiff demanded money due him from planting and selling corn and corn fodder which had been put out on shares. The defendants filed an answer to the complaint alleging that the plaintiff was indebted to them. 1» was a rather complicated affair and was tried before a jury. A large number of witnesses were examined and trial continued all day and far into the evening, andjt was midnight before the jury returned their verdict in favor of the defendants, giving them judgment for S4OB. against the plaintiff. Mr. Robert E. Brown will entertain the members of the Young Men’s Sunday School class of the Methodist church at her home in High street this evening. Neat invitation were issued to each mem ber and on the card was the request that each young man bring a lady friend. Mrs. Brown is the teacher of the class and will entertain her guests in a very pleasing manner.

A large corps of surveyors passed through here last evening surveying a route for a proposed east and west traction line. The terminals of the line could not be learned but strikes Bluff tin on the west. Why some capitalists do rot put an fast and west lire throt gh he-e is al-

most a mystery for it would be hard to find a better territory than this and a territory with no opposition at att. S. G. Humphreys is busy packing his household goods preparatory to moving to El Reno, Oklahoma. Mrs. Perry Good of Celina, a former reident of Monroe township, was run down by a railroad train and killed intantly Tuesday. Mrs. Good was a daughter of A ner McCurdy of Monroe township. Her hearing was defective and it is supposed that she was walking on tue track and not hearing an approaching train, failed to get out of the way of danger. News of the fatal ity are meagre, as nothing further is known about it. Many relatives of the dead woman live in this county. Frankfort, Ind., Deo. 13.—Relatives of Mrs. Hannah Isgrigg made application for the appointment of a guardian, alleging that she is an eccentric old woman, incapible of taking care of her property. They claim she had money hidden about her premise', but she denied it. However, officers were sent to the house and found a water bucket filled with silver and several cans and bags of gold coin. So far |3,500 has bean found. The price of eggs has got so high that the courts of Toledo have decided that the stealing of a couple of dozen, by a poor hungry fellow was “grand” larceny, and he was ssntenoed to pay a fine of $lO and costs, and committed till paid. But his pal or partner in crime—the big fellows who have cornered eggs and are robbing the public out of five to ten cents a dozen—where are th«y'?—quietly pursuing their bold grafting business unmolested, and making their thousands by unfair means in a high handed manner. This is the modern method ot traffic as protected by our courts* And while the big combine goes ahead unmolested in its nefarious methods of fleecing the public, the poor fellow who takes a couple of dozen eggs to stay his hunger, or that of a suffering family, is paying behind the bars the penalty of his crime, which we have no apology for. It is the discrimination in favor of the more powerful lawbreaker we deprecate.