Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 21 December 1905 — Page 1

ALL the time

VOLUME XLIX.

"7 w a. Fonner and Mrs. A. 1 of Sherwood Ohio, were the guests of Mrs. F. A. Peoples last Sunday evening, John Biker and Dallas Butler turned last evening from Richd where they conducted a “wy’man named Fortney to the gjylum. w H. Gillette, manager of the Decatur Lumber company, was ta«ly engaged today in passing out oelendars for the new year. The calendars issued by this company e beauties and expensive, and ipeak well for the progressive nainreof the company and its manager. Henry Cotier of Bobo, father of ■Charles Colter of this city, me t w jth the misfortune Monday afternoon of breaking his right arm near the elbow. The accident happened while he was working in t he 6 aw mill cutting logs into timber, when one of the men acoi dentally kicked a small strip of tim ber into the rip saw which rebounded with great force, striking Mr. Colter on the right arm and breaking the same. Dr. Vizard of Pleasant Mills, was summoned and dressed the injured member which will take some time to heal. Mr. Colter snffered greet pain last night, but is resting some easier today. In the shade of the old apple tree I’ve waited so long Jove for thee, that the voice I once heard, grows faint with each word, till its barely a whisper to me. There is no' more buzz left in the bee, the blossoms are withered, ah me!— and the tree that grew where I waited for, has changed to an old chestnut stump. In the shade of the old apple tree, where you hear the belated buzz of the bee, with a big carving knife, that I swiped from my wife, I am waiting and watching—by gee! Os daggers I have two or three, and an axe and a cutlass, you see; and I’ll stick all these things in the next guy who sings, “In the shade of the Old Apple Tree.” The new national bank to be established in this city, mention of which was made in the Banner some time age, will be an assured success according to the statements made this morning by Bluffton men credited with being interested in thee venture. These men stated that the vault and furniture for the new Insttiution would be installed sometime during the month of January. It is claimed that a great amount of stock for the new bank has been subscribed and it is also claimed that a substantial portion had been placed in this city among some of the business men and people with money. No definite an nouncement of the amount at which the bank will be capitalized has been made by either Messrs. Lupton or Cooley, who are the promotors of the enterprise.—Bluffton Banner.

John Eiting died Tuesday at four o’clock at his home 'south of theoity, after a two weeks’illness with blood poison. About fifteen <iays ago he scratched his wrist on & rusted barbed yvire fence. It was uot believed serious until a day or two later, when inflamation set in. since which time he graiualy declined. tiis physician did everything possible, but to no avail, and the end, which had been expected several days, came this morning. Mr, Eiting was born in tbis county M»y 25. 1857, and was therefore tarty eight years, six months and twenty.four days old. He was a B °n of Casper Eiting and brother at Henry and Cornelius Eiing. He h»d never married, but lived with Mis mother until her death last January, since which time he had to reside at the old °®estead, a nitce keeping house Or him. Since his illness his fi lends and relatives Proved very kind, doing everything possible to relieve his suffer■ngs. The funeral services were at the St. Mary’s Catholic J® rc h, of which he was a mem- ' at tn o’clock Thursday ®’orning, gun time, with interment J< s.sph’a cemetery.

Uscatilr

w. S. Hughes left; Tuesday over the Erie for Arkansas, via Chicago. While there he will be the guest of his son, Dr. L. J. Hughes and wife. The county commissioners of Adams county, Indiana, have reappointed Jas. M. Willey of Blue Creek township, as drainage commissioner for another term of two years. The position is one of responsibility and gives Mr. Willey control of the construction of all circuit court ditches in Adams county. The past services of Mr. Wileyt were highly satisfactory, hence his deserved retention for another term.—Willshire Herald. The funeral of Mrs. Ezra Cutting was held Tuesday at two o’clock at the Presbyterian enuroh , Rev. Fowler officiating. A large crowd was in attendance and Rev. Fowler spoke at length concerning the past life of the deceased. The Relief Corps, of which she was a member, and the G. A. R. attended the funeral in a body. Interment was made in Maplewood cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. H. L. Confer returned home morning from a trip through the southwest. He is delighted with his trip and will probably open a branch ioe cream factory for the J. W. Place company at Jonesboro. Arkansas. He says the latter place is a hustling city of 12,000 with a splendid tributary territory and without an ioe cream factory. Daring his trip he visited Memphis, Tenn., to ascertain the possibiltes of securing milk and cream. When the manager of the big creamery there called upon him it proved to be Sim Hill, a former Decatur boy, now holding a $5,000 a year position with that company. The insane man, who gave his name as Jones, and who attempted to throw himself in front of an Clover Leaf train a week ago, may prove to be a badly wanted maniac. Sheriff Butler received information which leads him to believe he is at man who recently escaped from the Kentucky insane asylum at Hopkinsville, Kentucky. This man committed murder without provocation. was triad for murder and acquitted on the grounds of insanity and was sent to the asylum, [mmdiately after his escape Governor Beckham offered a reward of SSOO for his return. The description sent out tallies exactly with the man Jones now in jail here and Sheriff Butler may be entitled to the reward, if this proves the murderer wanted. The matter has been taken up and information which will decide the man’s identity is expected within a day or two. Jones is unquestionably insane. as his actions since being confined in jail have proven.

Friends of Mrs. Noah Hoffman, living '3% miles west of Monroe, assisted by her husband, made up their mind to give her a real surprise. Accordingly on the morning of December 17, her eighteenth birthday, Ncah took her to Winchester church and on thier return about fifty of her friend met her with well filled baskets and told her, They had come to take dinner with her. Soon the table was spread with good things which tempted all and a pleasant time and good dinner was enjoyed by all, especially the victim of the surprise. Mrs. Huffman received many nretty presents. These present were Messers, and Mesdames Rexford. Schmidt and Otto Hartman of Montpelier; Alex Debolt, son and daughter of Vera Cruz; Benj Hartman, Simon Wolfe, Harry O. Grove and James Hoffman, Mrs. Rose Kilne, Misses Cl’-ra. Louie, Nellie and Grace Walters, and Sar,h Bessie, Cla-a, Lucinda, Francis and Gladys Hoffman, Emma and Mar" Kline and Edith and Glad’S Grove, Viola Wolfe Verma Norris and Susie Sills; Messrs. Willard Baumagrtner, Charles, d Will Wolfe» Eli and George and Vill F J j aC0 b Hiffman, James butdef E Bovine, Wm. Hartman and Henry X,; M.Ur.re K,lpb. Elmer K»neth and Merrill Grove Simon and Hartman and Marion Hoffman.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1905.

H. H. Bremerkamp is rapidly getting his business rooms on Madison street, which were reoentlv destroyed by fire, in shape for occupancy again. Th rooms are being temporarily remodeled and will be occupied by those who had the same prior to the tire. Sheriff Butler received a telephone message at 1 o’clock Friday morning from the manager of the East Haven hospital at Riohmon d saying that Frank Lewton, an inmate there, sent from this county, had escaped last night and was sup posed to be headed this way. Mr. Lewton is a young man, well known here, who was sent to the hospital several months ago, with, hopes of improving the condition of his mind which had become unbalanced. Nothing has been heard from him today and his friends are quite anxious concerning his safety and whereabouts. Yesterday was Herbert Drew’s birthday and in honor of the event his mother arranged for and successfully carried out a surprise party which made Herb think—“l wonder how she done it without me finding out.” Herb is a member of the band and all the band boys participated in last evening’s event. They all had a jolly good time, and it will be many moons before ‘Herb’s” birthday party’ will be forgotten. When the guest left the Drew home they serenaded the townspeople with classical selections, such as ‘A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight' and‘Marching Thro’ ’Georgia” mostly. An injunction suit was filed against the Fort Wayne & Spring eld Traction Railway company and William H. Fledderjohann Tuesday by Attorneys Zollars & Z liars of Fort Wayne, and A. P. Beatty, representing the Cincinnati, Richmond & Fort Wayne railroad and the Grand Rapids & In (diana railroad companies. To make a long story short the suit is one brought by the G. R. &I. to prevent the traction lie from crossing their road north of Monmouth unless agreeable terms are reached, The complaint alleges that the defendants have threatened to diagonally cross their line and out theii rails without securing any right to do so in any way from the plaintiffs ; that to do so would cause the G. R. &I. great inconvenience in making them stop all trains at this crossing, would make collisions probable, endanger loss Qf life and property t and damage the G. R. & I. to the extent of $25,000. Therefore an injunction preventing them from building across said tracks is asked. Judge Erwin issued a tem porary restraining order until Jan nary 2, when a hearing will be given. The town of Chattanooga, 0., was visited late Monday after noon by a mos disastrous fire, which for a time threatened to wipe the entire town off the map. but by hard work the same was confined to three buildings, which were totally destroyed and reduced to a smouldering mass of ruins; these being a livery stable, saloon and general store. The fire originated in the hay mow of the very stable, about four o’clock in the afternoon and before any one had noticed the same it had gained such a headway that the citizens were unable to do anything and diverted thier entire attention to the surrounding buildings. Owing to the fact tnat at this locality the buildings are closely built together, the fire quickly spread and in a short time the saloon and general store were in a mass of flames, and before the same could be got ten under control the saloon was destroyed and the general store was cntirly gutted and ruined. The Willshire fire department was summoned but by the time they arrived the fire was under control and their services were not needed. T ne loss sustained will amount to nearly $15,000, which is partly covered by insurance. L. A. Wmlor the fruit man of this city, present and assisted greatly in getting the tire under control. William Sheets of. Berne, is one of the heavy losers.

■Leon Locke had his left hand btdly burned this morning by hot grease. He was in the kitchen at the Bliss House a ad'went to push a skillet across the stove too quickly. The hot grease splashed over his hand aad burned it so severely that he had to have it encased in bandages.—Bluffton Banner.

Horace Botthoff on Thursday finished the moving of seven bodies from the Beery cemetery to the Doeatur cemetery. The bodies were five of the kin folks of David Steele, and two for Mrs. Samuel Steele, one being that of her husband, who committed suicide last winter. Mr. Botthoff states that the bodies were all in a good state of preservation. D. W. Berry has sold bis beautiful brown stallion, Joe Bricker, to W. J. Moor & Son of Elwood, the consideration being SI,OOO. The horse was shipped today. Jee Bricker is probably the most perfect and beautiful horse ever owned in Decatur. He is a three-year-old from Norval, the latter being the most perfect horse ever shown in thi United States and sold when a three year-old for the princely sum of SBO,OOO. Moore & Sen have unquestionably secured a bargain as Joe Bricker is one of the finest trotting stallions in Indiana today Rev. J H. Oechtering, pastor of the St. Mary’s Catholic church at Fort Wanye and well known here, has been honored by Pope Pius X by being appointed a domestic prelate >f the Holy See, with the title of Right Rev en Mdsno Monsignor.” The appointment comes through he efforts of Bishop Alerding, who isked this favor of the Pope during cis rceent visit to Rome. Hence forth Father Oeohetring will have he title of “Right Reverend,” and vill have precedence over all the dergy of the diocese, ranking next o the bishop. He will be intitled ■o wear purple vestments, somevhat siimlar to those worn by the nshop. Father Oaohetrirg is the econd priest of the Fort Wayne liooese to be thus honored, the irst having been the late Father 3enoit, who was appointed a Mondgnot by Pope Leo XIII twentyhree years ago. There are few \merioan eoclesoiastios enjoying r.his distinction and Father Oechterng is the only one in Indiana today. He has served as rector, at St. ilary’s for twenty years and is me of the most scholarly priests in this part of the country. The case of Jesse N. King vs the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad company, in which $5,000 damages ire demanded, began in the Adams circuit court Monday morning. The jury as empanelled is a follows: Joseph E Eckrot, Abe Stonebruner Alex Peoples. Frank Madstine, Samuel Jaberg, Almond Schafer, George Ohler, James A. Engle,Danel P. Shoemaker, C. H, Getting, Jacob Weidler, Martin Keifer. The ittorneys are Smith and James doran of Portland, and Peterson & Moran of this city, for the plain,iff, and Judge Headington of Portland, and A. P Beatty of this city, for the defendant. Jesse King, the plaintiff, was reared in this county, and is well known. He moved to Portland some fifteen years ago and has always borne a good reputation for honesty. The suit was filed May 8, last, and is the outcome of an occurrence of September 27, 1904. On that date the agent at the G. R. &. I. depot at Portland believed he had lost a large sum of money and reported the matter to Jacob Barr, a detoetive in the employ of the company. Barr at tempted to arrest King without a warrant. The latter resisted and Barr beat him terribly, hand cuffed him and took him to jail. Shortly afterward the ticket agent discovered that he had been mistaken, that the money was not stolen at all, and he had been led so to believe because of an error by one of the clerical force. King was released, was afterward tried for intoxication but acquitted. Barr was arrested for asault and battery and fined. The present suit, demanding? $5,000, f llowed. Birr we discharged by the G. R & I. after this trouble.

Don’t forget that the Elks are depending upon each and every citizen of Decatur to assist them in the distribution of their Christmas charity fund and are desirous that the names of those deserving of charity be forwarded to the secre tary, C. O. France, at onoe. You should also show your appreciation by purchasing a ticket for the Rooney Boys Concart company, to be givn next Thursday. John Fuhrman, who resides on rural route one, was seriously injured Monday afternoon by falling from a hay mow, the result being that he sustained one broken rib, two fractured ribs and a bad wound on his arm. The accident happened while he was in the mow preparing to throw down hay to his horses when he made a mistep and fell through an opening in the floor, sustaining the above mentioned injuries. Dr. S. D Beavers was summoned and dressed the injuries and from reports this morning Mr. Fuhrman is resting much easier. Richmond, Ind., Dao. 91.—The arrival of a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ohlinger last night caused a run of the Richmond fire department. Just as the stork swooped down in the household the hose wagon arrived at the home, and the fireman began a hurried search for the conflagration. The department’s unecessary run was caused oy an unusual mistake on the part of the excited father. When the time for the arrival of the story grew near Mr. Ohilnger turried to a telephone. In his haste he asked for “No. 27” instead of “No. 207.” The former telephone number calls No. 1 fire department and when a masculine voice asked what was wanted, his hasty reply was: “Come quick to 535 North Fourteenth street. The department made a record-breaking midnight run to the scene. The prospective father was shocked to meet the fire fighters at the door. It was some time before the situa tion was undertood. When a telephone directory had been consulted the mistake was accounted for. Today the firemen received a big box of cigars “with the compliments of Master Ohlinger.” It was in vain the father tried to bribe the fire laddies to secrecy. Although Mr. Ohlinger was greatly frightened, it is not thought the shook will prove serious. David S. Mauller, perhaps the best known man in Union town ship, died at 12:30 Monday noon. The news came as a severe shook to his hundreds of friends in this city, who can scarcely believe it true. His illness was mentioned tn our “Saturday paper, but at that time no fears were entertained for his recovery. Mr. Mauller had been hauling corn fodder the first of last week and it is believed hie illness was caused by poisonous dust which came from the fodder. On Thursday evening he noticed a slight irritation on his neck, but did not suppose it was anything serious. However, the next day his neck was badly swollen and a physician was summoned who administered to his relief He was about the honse Saturday but the inflamation did not lessen. Sunday night he grew considerable worse and suffered from strangulation, but grew better this morning and it was hoped he was out of danger. However, about nine o’clock he suffered another attack, resulting in his slowly choking ‘o death, notwithstanding the fact that physicians and friends did everything possible to relieve him. Mr. Mauller acted as jury commissioner for four jyears past and has served his trust creditably, fie was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1851 and was toy-four years old. Ho came to this county when but four years old, having lived ever since in Union and St. Marys townships. He leaves a wife and four children, Albert of Pleasant Mills, and Howard -and Mrs. Kate Alfather c f Union township and Mrs. George Hill of this city. The funeral scrviccs;will be held at Salem church, east of Decatur, Wednesday morning, leaving 1' i honse at ten o’clock, sun , ■ • -fl officiated.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 42

An important meeting of the i Great Northern Indiana Fair Association will be held in rooms of the Peoples State Bank of Berne, Wednesday, December 13, at 9 a. m. As this is one of the most important meetings of the assoo.ation, the entire membership will be present. President Trickar, who is always awake to the interests of the asociation, has many new subjects to bring before this meeting. Among other appointments which will be made at this time are superinten dents of the different departments, premium limit committee, etc.. At this session also the date will be fixed for next year’s fair and in fact, all preliminaries will be arranged for making the 1906 fair one of the kind you read about. The Great Northern has a reputation and will continue to keep it up by giving the best shows in Indiana. The recent order issued bv government, requiring druggists and others selling patent medicines containing whisky who have not already taken out a license to sell liquors to do so, or dispose of the goods by April 1, may be the means of putting many places in small towns in this and adjoining counties out of buisness. Revenue officers say the sale of medicines containing whisky has become enormous throughout Indiana, and many druggists rely almost entirely upon this class of business. In many of the samll towns where there are no saloons persons who have a fondness for liquor find a good substitute in ths so called medicines, and in many places they are sold by the drink. They are used largely by families, thousands who would not under any circumstances take a straight drink of whisky finding it a good beverage. It is not uncommon for topers to become intoxicated on stomach bitters. Staid business men who never think of going into a saloon frequently visit the drug stores and discuss the affairs of the day over sparkling glasses of the so called medicines. This is said to be common in many of the “dry” town of Indiana, and the government is determined that all druggists who sell patent medicines containing liquors must take out a license. Mrs. Erza Catting, one of the pioneer residents of this city, and a lady who for years has been held in the highest esteem by all who knew her, died Sunday morning at five o’clock at her home on First street after months of patient suffering, death resulting from liver trouble Her illness dates back for some time, when she was taken sick from an attack of yellow jaundice, from which she never fully recovered, and which gradually ran into liver complaint,from whichshe died. She was fifty-eight years of age ana during the most of her life resided in this city. When a young girl she was united in marriage to Ezra Cutting and to this union was born five children, four of whom survive her, one,formerly Mrs. Albert Britt - son, proceeding her unto the great beyond. During her long days of suffering sne was never heard to complain and was a most patient sufferer, she at times telling her most intimate friends that she could not understand the meaning of her lingering illness, and that she could neither get well neither could she die, but her faith was always with her Saviour, and her only words were, “His will be done.” A few day ago when her condition became worse, all the children were sent for and were at her bedside when the end came. Her death was a peaceful one and it semed that she was only slumbering. She was a mem ber of the Presbyterian church and was a devoted Christian and an earnest worker In its behalf and her manv acts of kindness and deeds of charity will be sadly missed by those who came in close contact with her. The funeral services was held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Fowler officiaI ting, and interment will be made in I the Maplewood cemetery. She ! leaves a husband and four children, i Warren, Ira, and Pearl Cutting and Mrs. El Lyons to mourn their loss.