Decatur Democrat, Volume 50, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1906 — Page 3

FINAL AND CURRENT REPORTS ( Four Cases Set for Trial Next Week I —Stahley Case Was Argued This Morning. In probate court William Fuchs, executor of the Charles Fuchs’ estate, i filed an inventory and appraisement. c i Dore B. Erwin, administrator of the I CpXary M. Heath estate, filed his final 1 report which was allowed and the ad- i ■» ministrator discharged. . 1 i John Buchers, executor of the Wil- - liam Knapp estate, filed final report I and was ordered to pay into court the ' M balance on hands, $1,018.99, to be paid 1 10 the heirs on proof of heirship. ——— ' Miranda Quinn Moore, administra- 1 trix of the estate of Barton W. Quinn : estate, filed, her final report which 1 was approved, and the administratrix i discharged. • ■ ...... • i Joseph D. Beery, guardian for James 1 * William, Joseph and Dessie Beery, til- ! ed final report as to Joseph and was 1 discharged. Catharine Fuhrman, guardian for . . Charles, William and Martin Fuhrman, I filed her current report account as to the two latter which was allowed. The case of. the State vs. William j Ray, assault and battery with intent to kill, is set for trial Monday. Beatty and Cottrell will defend. The case of John H. Green vs. Rach- .. el Dailey, S2OO damages, is set for next Wednesday, the State vs. Charles Hendricks, grand larceny for Thursday, and the State on relation of Marthat E. Linker vs. John Runyon, bastardy for Friday. A marriage license was issued to E Chancey Buckmaster of Wells county and Miss Alice. Ralstion. The gijoom is a son of. David Buckmaster. A junk dealers license was granted to Boyd May to collect junk from house to house in WeJt Washington township. £ o— LACHOT TO GO TO INDIANAPOLIS *•' ■ . It Cost Nine Thousand Four Hundred Dollars to Clean Ditches in Adams County. I Auditor Lewton has completed the i (December settlement sheet which l (shows the distribution to the State Klto be $8,136.86, benevolent institutions, H 83,081.35, State debt sinking $4.96, H state educational $1,695.01, state school II $8,041.41, county tax $23,500.1-7, town- ■ ffiip tax $6,305.88, tuition $10,171.18, ■ special school $16,906.69, road, $182.04, iskog tax $23.00, township poor $841.40, ■■turnpike $4,932.02, ditch $535.13, liH|ra:j tax $623.80, corporation tax $17,ff 129.73, special road $122,89, macadam gflload tax $24,649.54, county sinking 'Hund $4,562.33, total $132,145.39. H Treasurer Lachot will go to Indisflnapolis in a few days to make setJflement with the State for Adams Wjjduhty’s share of our State govern- ■_ Bpent. He will carry with him $23,- ■| 90.80, ; it requiring that amount to Sb quare the books and clear 'the credit K* Uthe county with the State. Under the present ditch law is cost ■ dams county $9,450.59. to •_ clea.ii her I itches during the past yeap As this ork was previously done through, the I twnship trustee and the labor was ■ jrformed by allottment to the land fl* JynersX there is no way to .make comI ? jflson with previous years. It no cost much more. The law is I le of the most unpopular ever enacted iby our State Legislature, and about ■ ery member of the coming session IB ,s a bill for its repeal. IB DIANA WELL TAKEN CARE OF || iral Routes Adorn Every Section of | the State. | Indiana, according to a bulletin just H ued by the postoffice department at | ashingtoji, is well supplied with 'I ’al rcmcs. The number in operaU* December 1, the bulletin states, ■ s 2,130, which are divded accordfl ;to congressional districts, as folII is: First, 169; Second, 177; Third, * Fourth, 182; Fifth, 162; Sixth, Seventh, 30; Eighth, 193; Ninth, fl '■: t Tenth, 175; Eleventh, 165; r 1 elfth, 164; Thirteenth, 186. M ’ro n the practical standpoint Indi».,P ?w has complete rural delivery ,ls (tic?. The term “complete service” employed by the department, does flfe -'m.a:? that all rural families in 11 iana now have the mail delivered M Eheir doors.. In some sections of ifltWfafe the topography and the confl on of the roads preclude the es- ■ ■ ishment of rural service, but the flh dee, with the exception of readfl | ments, is about as nearly comfl, _ as it ever can be made.

CASES FILED THIS AFTERNOON F I Elmer Eeaton Accuses His Wife in One of the Warmest Complaints Filed in Years. t < One of the hottest divorce com- £ plaints ever filed in the Adams Cir- £ cuit court wa| docketed Thursday after- 1 noon by Attorney C. L. Walters, it 1 being his first case, entitled Elmer ' Eaton vs. Cora Eaton. The complaint 1 recites that Elmer Eaton and Cora ’ Eaton were married March 29, 1905, and lived together until November 26, j 1906. That the defendant had an un- ; governable temper and on divers oc- ( casions would throw the dishes and , kitchen utensils against the floor, using the vilest and most atrocious oaths, that she often threatened to j beat his brains out, had struck him , and several times abandoned him and her children. Returning she would admit her guilt and say she was possess- , ed of a devil, promising to do right if she was allowed to return. Other charges even worse and more loath- < some are made and a plain decree of divorcees asked. D. B. Erwin, as attorney for plaintiff, has also filed a new divorce case, it being entitled Rosie Burgess vs. Minor Burgess. This couple were married at Van Wert, March 14, 1904, and 1 lived together only two months, the plaintiff being compelled to separate from her husband on account of his 1 acts. The latter was a printer and soon after the marriage they moved to Dunkirk, where Burgess soon went to drinking, spent all his money, failed to provide for her, beat and cursed and otherwise abused her. A divorce and S3OO alimony is asked. ■ — o ELLISON BANK CASE DECIDED Supreme Court Says Property of Relatives Not Subject to Claims. The supreme court has held that the land which Rollin Ellison o*f Lagrange, held in trust to sell and divide among his brothers and sisters is not subject to the claims of depositors in Ellison’s private bank, which failed three years ago. Ellison’s mother gave him an ordinary warranty deed for the land, which was recorded, but at the same time they both signed a contract that he should hold it in trust and sell it for the benefit of all her children, this contract not being recorded. He passed for a very wealthy man, and carried deposits in amounting to $300,000, but his property outside of the lands hold in trust was worth less than one-half that amount. The trial court held that the lands were liable for Ellison’s debts because depositors in his bank relied on them as security for the money they deposited. But the supreme court holds that the deed and contract created an express trust in favor of the brothers and sisters, and that no fault of Ellison in connection with the conduct of his bank or the treatment of his depositors could deprive them of their property. — o 1 MISS FREDA LOSER IS MARRIED The Grqom is Fort Wayne Business Man. Miss Freda Loser of this city, was united in marriage Saturday at the Calhoun street, Ft. Wayne, to Mr. Bernard D. Busch of Kendalville. The groom is the junior membel of Garrison &• Co., who have just installed an up-to-date restaurant in Ft. Wayne, and this wedding was one of .the features of the opening. The bride was attended by the groom’s sister, Miss Minnie Busch and the grooms man was Mr. S. A. Bickle. The bride wore a beautiful blue silk gown and carried a bouquet of carnations and bride’s roses. Rev. G. F. Byrer of Calvary U. B. church, officiated, using the ring ceremony. The guests were Misses Bertha, Hulda and Julia Loser of Decatur and Miss Minnie Busch of Kendalville. o Sheriffs of the State who are organized to obtain legislative relief from the decision of the Appellate court depriving them of “in .and out fees,” have changed the date of the meeting in Indianapolis from December 17 to December 18. Better railroad rates for the latter date were obtained, it is said. An attendance of 100 or more is expected, ex-sheriffs finding themselves interested as well as the present office holders, since by the court’s decision they may find themselves owing the “in and out fees” taken in while they were in office. Word was received this morning from Fort Wayne, announcing the death of the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Ehrman, former residents of this city, death resulting from typhoid feveri after a short illness.’ The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the home id Fort Wayne. , |

REPORT ON THE RURAL SERIVCE ’ Made Public by Assitant Postmaster General. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw has made public a report on the operations of the rural delivery service up to December 1, 1906. It shows that the total number of petitions for the establishment of the service thus far received is 54,665, upon 15,443 of which adverse reports were made. On the first instance 36,914 routes were in operation and 2,000 petitions for the establishment of routes were pending. The number of routes lar rural carriers now employed is 3,762. The largest number of routes established in any state during fche month of November was twelve, in Pennsylvania. Illinois was second with ten new routes. The balance of the appropriation available for new rural delivery routes during the fiscal year is $1,382,336. — o OUR POULTRY MEN ARE THERE C. D. Magley, Willis Fonner and S. 0. Roop All Get the Ribbons at Poultry Show. From all reports the Adams county poultry men who exhibited their birds at the Willshire Poultry Show this week made a clean sweep of everything they were entered in and as a consequence are jubilant over their success. The prize winners from this county were C. D. Magley, who had entered six Brown Leghorn chickens and who came out with flying colors by winning seven premiums. Willis Fonner had twelve entries they consisting of Rhode Island Red and Wyandotte chickens and Pekin Ducks, and he carried away twelve regular premiums and one special premium, this latter he securing on his Pekin drake. S. O. Roop the*only other entry from this county; had fffty-fbur Barred Rocks entered and he won every premium in his line, making his premium list reach the high mark of fifty-foyr, which is a remarkable showing. The Adams county people are all pleased over the manner in which they were treated by the Willshire Association and are loud in their praise over the big show they held. The scoring was done by Judge Dewaid of Cincinnati, 0., and his work was clear cut and he certainty displayed his knowledge of chickens and fowls. The three Adams county prize winners are members of the local poultry association which speaks well for the class of poultry handled by Adams county people. The boys also did a little advertising for the local poultry show which will be held in the near future. . — -o— WANT HARKER SENT TO ASYLUM * ______ Commission Finds the Old Ossian Man Insane. C. D. Carr of Ossian, was in the city this morning filing with the clerk of the court the finding of an insanity commission called the 13th to make a report upon the condition of George Harter. The report was a finding that he was a person of unsound mind and a recommendation and 'application for admission to the asylum at East Haven. The application has already been forwarded and it will be some days before an answer is received therefrom. Mr. Harter is the old man who recently wandered away from his home at Ossian and was found near Decatur in a half frozen condition. He is not violent but his predeliction to run away makes it impossible to properly care for him at his home and for this reason it is desired to have him treated at the asylum. His mental condition has been sadly deranged for the past five years and in that time he has been gradually growing worse. He is a man worth probably SIO,OOO and has a #on and daughter living in Ossian—Bluffton Banner. o A general increase in the price of milk in practically every city and hamlet in Indiana, the organization of creameries, dairymen and dealers into associations in many cities —there two facts have led consumers all over the State to believe that a secret trust is in o■, icr ’' ion. Early 1 ast fal 1 a number of dairymen met in Indianapolis and at that time the announcement was mad? that there would be an increase in rices.- It was also onnounced that tl re would be another meeting later, but if such a session was held it w ?.s a star chamber session. From ‘ all-over Indiana cornea reports of dealers advancing the price of milk. The Adams County Medical Society was to have meet this month at Geneva. The paper on “Influenza” was to have been read by Dr. Price, but 'on account of the death of Dr. Miller’s, daughter, the appointment was withdrawn. -The society will meet tomorrow night at the office* of Drs. Clark for the election of officers. The program will be impromptu. The members ( are requested to be present without, j further notice. |

TWO NEW CASES ARE FILED A Quiet Title Case and a Suit in Conversion—Marriage License is 'g Issued. The Gregory guardianship case wa tried in circuit court Thursday. Ir 1903 a guardian was appointed for A C. Gregory, who it was alleged, was a habitual drunkard, Miss lantha Gry ory being named. Later, Mrs. Lucy Gregory, the wife, was named as guar dian. Under Mr. Gregory’s present as fidavit, he has reformed and for a yeai prior to October, 15, 1906, had not touched liquor, wherefore he asks that the guardian be discharged. The case was tried before a jury. After short, but convincing arguments by the attorneys the case went to the jury at tw r o o’clock. Only one ballot was necessary for the jury to return a verdict in favor of the petitioner and discharging the guardian. J. T. Merryman and D. E. Smith represented Mrs. Gregory and D. B. Erwin appeared for Mrs. Gregory. Hooper & Lenhart, attorneys, have filed a quiet title suit, entitled John A. Wheeler vs. George Baker et al. Nbtice of non-residence ordered published. Attorneys Snyder & Smith of Portland, have filed a new suit entitled Sixby & Grumme Co., et al., vs. Hirschey Bros., et al., complaint in conversion, demand S3OO. The suit is to recover possession of a gas engine, or the value thereof. A marriage license has been issued to Milton S. Hilpert of rural route No. nine, and Nora Gertrude Hobbs of Williams. The groom has been married once before, having been granted a' divorce two years ago. i 0 CIRCULARS ARE RECEIVED HERE County health officers all over the State, including Dr. Miller of Decatur, have received copies of a circular dealing with tuberculosis, which is intended to arouse interest in the recommendations of the State Board of Health that the next legislature set aside $200,000 for the construction of a tuberculosis hospital. These recommendations are said to have the endorsement of Governor Hanly and the state board of health is particularly anxious to agitate the subject. The circulars are complete, and one of the main points ‘ scored is in the discussion of the statement that consumption in its first stages can be cured. It advocates the outdoor treatment, and cites many cases where cures have been affected by it. The circular tells of the work of other States and devotes considerable space to statistics oh the disease. O—. i. BROKE PLATE GLASS WINDOW 1 of ■. • ’ j .• Night Prowler Threw Whiskey Bottle Through Big Window. I - ! Some drunken galoot who probably ' when sober hasn’t over an ounce of brains, threw a whiskey bottle through the big plate glas window on the north side of Holthouse, Schulte & Co.’s clohihg store.* The loss is about sevChty-five dollars, but it is likely the beast who did it doesn’t care anything about the loss or inconvenience he has caused others. The glass is insured so that the local people will not lose. The building is owned by the Niblick estate. The authorities are investigating and if the culprit is located he wil be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. MRS. MARY ANDREWS IS DEAD Was a Well Known Lady of This Township. •■ < - Mrs. Mary Andrews, aged seventytlmee years, di ?.l Friday evening at six thirty o’clock at the home of her, daughter, Mrs. Eve Engle, who resides near the Washington church, south of this city, after an illness of three years, death resulting from tuberculosis. She was one of the most popular women of that neighborhood and had a host ,of friends who will be grieved to learn of her demise. As we go to press ho funeral arrangements had been made, but interment will be made in the Ray cemetery. ————HO Happily the horse has a faculty for upsetting the gloomy predictions that he is fated to be put out of business by the automobile. The horse business has kept right on developing in spite of the fact ttiat the automobile industry has been engaged in a similar undertaking. The demand of the horse is still great. The supply of some 'classes of them is inadequate. The * prices are high. The automobile may scare the horse into the ditqh, but it isn’t likely to crowd him to the wall. ( There will always be a field for the ( horse, as there will.always be a field j for the autompbjle. I

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