Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 8 February 1906 — Page 6

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R. J. HOLTHOUSE DIES Roman Holthouse is dead! How strange and unreal it seems. To us who have known him so many years, have been wont to hear his happy remarks, see his kindiy face and feel his acts of kindness it seems impossible, even when we look upon his cold and inanimiate form. "Holty is dead!" The sad sentence passed from lip to lip on the streets last evening. Strong men broke down and wept as they heard, even though the news was momentarily expected throughout the day it was a shock The end came at 7.15, last evening after a day of unconsciousness, the strict en man never ralying to say "goodby” to the broken-hearted wife and babes and the friends gathered at the bedside to render him what aid they could. Decatur has lost one of her best young buisness men, and we have not found a single soul in all the city whose heart is not filled with pain and who would not have gladly dene anything possible to save the life so precious to many. Roman J. Holthouse

was a man in every sense of the j word, broad minded, big hearted, kind to everyone, an ideal husband | and father, a clean cut, public | spirited citizen. Our pen falters | and words fail ns in saying what j our hearts feel for this young man who was as near and dear to the I writer almost as a brother. Tne deceased was born in this city October 12, 1871, being the ei dest son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Holthouse. ; He was reared here and educated in the parochial schools. When a boy he entered his father's shoe store and continued as a clerk until a young man, when he became a! partner. Ten years ago he began traveling ‘ as a salesman and during the greater pirt of that time has rep resented the Wolfe Bros, shoe factory of Columbus, Ohio., hie territory Ijelng Indiana until re cently. Last fall he made a trip through Kansas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and was delighted with his success. He was considered one of the best shoe salesmen on the road and had hundreds of friends among the “boys.” H. L. Confer sent a me-sage to Wolf Bros, last evening and this morning received the fallowing reply : “Advise day of burial. Several friends will attend. C. B Wolfe.’’ Clem Holthouse, a brother of the deceased, arrived Wednesc ay afternoon on the G. R. & I. Mr. and Mrs. A. Holthouse, parents of the deceased, arrived at noon today from Ft. Wayne, after a thirty hour run from Jonesboro, Arkansas where they now live They were accompanied by Mrs. B. G. Lynch, a sister of the deceased. Other relatives will arrive tomorrow. The deceased was united in marriage May, 1894 to Miss Minnie Terveer, a daughter o! Mr. and Mrs. J. Terveer, and the faithful wife and six little children, the youngest but a few weeks old, survive. The home scene is indeed a sad one,and would surely turn the heart of the burley murderer, who mw occupies a oelj in the Huntington county jail Death at any time is sad, but more so when one is called at life’s noon tide and when incidents are such as surround this case A postmortem examination was held Thursday at eight o’clock, at which there were present Dr. Maurice Rosenthal and Dr. Duem ling of Fort Wayne, Dr Thomas and Dr Costello of this city, Prosecutor Jackman of Huntington, and Coroner J. S. Falk. In speaking of the results, Dr. Rosenthal said: “We found that death was caused by a fracture of the skull near the base of the brain, the result of Mr. Holthouse falling and striking the ack of his head on some object. It was the worst fracture I ever saw and no operation oould have «aved his life. The fraotuer on lioth sides of the brain

and must have been the result of a , most terrific blow. " Mr. Holthouse, was a faithful member of the St. Mary's Catholic church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and B. P. ' O. £. orders and cf the Commercial club, and each society will arrange ' to attend the funeral service. An immense crowd of people filled the St. Marys church Monday morning at 8:20 o’clock when the funeral ser vices for Roman J. Holthouse were held. Representatives of the Fort < Wayne, Huntington and Bluffton I Etk lodges were present, as was also a delegation of the Huntington K. of ■ C. and representatives from the Wolfe ■ shoe house, Columbus. Ohio. The ! local lodges attended in a body. The J grief of the hundreds of friends was ■ genuine, and the hearts of all was sao I indeed as they 'istened to the last sad i rites for their beloved comrade. The iloral offerings were beautiful, including pieces from the Bluffton. Fort | Wayne, Huntington and Decatur B. | P. 0. E. orders, the K. of C., ComI mercial Club, C. A: E. Wolfe shoe ■ company, Columbus traveling friends, ani many from friends and rela!tives. The Huntington Elks lodge sent a beautiful elk’s head. The ; father and mother and family gave‘a 1 wheel containing nine spokes and one broken out, the K. of C. a pillow, the iocal Elks lodge a cross, the Columbus i traveling men a broken circle in the center of which was a grip. The other floral offerings were all beautifl. After conducting mass Rev, Father Wilkens spake of the life of the deceased: told his good qualities and brought out a warning as to the I uncertainty of life. During the services the business houses were closed.

and the city in general paid respect to the memory of Roman, Interment was made at St. Joseph cemeterv. MEMBERS OF FIRM HERE Mr. Charley Wolfe, Mr. Frank Wolfe and Mr. Kraney of the Wolfe Bros, shoe house, Columbus. Ohio, were here today to attend the funeral of their old friend, R. J. Holt house. They arived too late to allow them to view the remains cf their friend the casket was opened at the grave, an unusual custom. Speaking of the deceased, Charley Wolfe, president of the company said: "Holt was the oldest man with ns in point of years of service, and still he was onr most ambitious man. He was a prince of good fellows open hearted and had hun dreds of friends in Columbus. We certainly feel sad." The session of sorrow held Sun day afternoon by the Elks lodge at their lodge room in respect to their deceased brother, Roman J. Holthousa, was attended by a large crowd, including both members of the lodge and many fjiends. The lodge was opened by Exalted Ruler h. L. Coater, after which a musical selection was rendered by quartette composed of D. W. Beery, J. W. Bosse, W. P. Schrock and Herman Yager. Addresses were then made by Esteemed Loyal Knight D. E. Smith, Esteemed Lecturing Knight James T. Merryman, Esteemed Leading night A. P. Beatjy and Brother Judge R. K. Erwin, all whom spoke at length concerning the past life of the deceased and who portrayed many of his kind acts and deeds and his activiy as an Elk. who was always willing to lend his hand to the needy. This is the first death registered within the local lodge and the services used were most appropriate and showed in what high esteem the deceased brother was held by his fellow brethern. The following resolu* i tions were adopted by the local orIder, a copy of which were presentied to the family.: Resolutions of the B. P. O. E., of Decatur Indiana, ion the death of R. J. Holthouse. Whereas, Death has invaded our midst, and through his unwelcome visit has removed from our circle, our beloved and fiiend and brother, R. J. Holthouse, and Wbereras, By his death our lodge has lost a valuable member, whose utmost endeavor was always exert-

led for the welfare of the order, : whose band and perse were at all limes ready to aid the needy, distressed and his upright and noble life was a standard of emulation, not only to ourselves, but to all who knew him, and Whereas, By his death, his life has lost a kind; and loving bus band, his children, fond and indulgent father, his parents, brothers and sisters, a noble sen and brother therefore be it, Resolved, That while we bow in reverence to the wishes Jof the Great Exalted Ruler of the L civerse, we place ourselves on record as witnesses to the many princely qualities, constantly displayed by our de eased brother, and be it. Resolved. That we extend to his family parents, brothers and sisters our heartfelt sympathy in this thefr sad bereavement, and Resolved, That as a token of our respect and love, a copy of the resolutions be transmitted to his bereaved widow and his sorrowing parents and entered on the minutes of the Lodge and published in the daily pepers of our city. C. C. Ernst, Jno. Yager, James T. Merryman. { C. O. Francs. David E. Smith. The B P. O. Elks Lodge No. 796, of Bluffton, also forwarded the following resolutions, a copy of whi h was presented to the family: Hall of Blcffton Lodge, No. 796, B P. O. E Bluffton. Ind., Feb. 1. 1906. To The Exalted Ruler and Breth ren, Decatur Lodge, No. 993, B P. O. E.. Decatur. Indiana: Bluffton Lodge No. 796, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have appointed the undersigned committee to express to your lodgf our horror and indignation at the outrageous crime that has been pier petrated upon your and our de- , ceased brother, Romey J, Helt-1 house. Universal sorrow prevails among ns and as more than the ordinary link cf brotherhood cemented our affections. makes us feel the blow mere keenly, that has fallen upon you in the death of this young man whose loss we greatly’deplore. We extend to yc.ur lodge and to the family of the deceased brother our sympathy in this your trying hour, and leave it to your good judgment as to the best manner in which the communication cf our condolence shall be oemmunicated to the family. Fraternally yours, Nelson K Todd, Thomas E. Sales, Chas. E. Sturgis. Committee. Resolutions. "In the midst of life we are in death.'' fThia true saying has again been exemplified by the sudden death of our friend and fellow townsman, Roman Holtbouse, whose demise occurred on 'the 31st ■ of January, 1906. Therefore, be it, Resolved, That while we bow in reverence and submission to the will of the Master, we cannot allow this solemn occasion to pass without placing ourselves on record as cheerful witnesses to the many noble qualities so constantly dis played by our departed friend; the Club has lost a faithful member., tbe city an honorable citizen, the church a devout Christian and his family a devoted and considerate husband and father, and be it further. Resolved, As a further token of our respect, that a copy of these resolutions be spread of record on the minutes of this Club and that a copy of the same be furnished the family of the deceased and to the press of the city, and be it farther. Resolved, That we extend tc the family cf the departed our heartfelt sympathy in thia, their hour of great suffering. The Decatur Commercial Club. Will P. Schrock, Roy Archbold, Earl B. Adams. FRIGHTFULLY BURNED. Chas. W. Moore, a machinist of Ford City, Pa., had his hand fright- ; fully burned in an electrical furnace, iHe applied Bucklen’s Arnica Salve I with the usual result: “a quick and perfect cure.” Greatest healer on \ earth for Burns, Wounds, Sores, F.c---i ztma and Piles. 25c, at Blackburn & i Christen’s drug store.

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