Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 30 April 1908 — Page 1

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QUITE A CRUSADE One Stubborn Ward in Portland is a Hard Nut for the Antis Fighting Fred Rohrer, of Berne, who is a pronounced prohibitionist, eicept on election day, when he votes | the republican ticket, and who claims credit for driving the saloons out of ; that town has been secured by the I remonstrance forces and on Tuesday I night addressed the voters of the ( city at the court house, painting a j word picture of Berne before and after j taking the remonstrance cure and his \ coming is expected to add new life to the crusade against the saloon business in this city and bring the stubborn first ward around to the remonstrance idea, as the first ward is the Portland Gibraltar for the open saloon proposition, all other wards, it is claimed, having already yielded to the dry idea, but these remonstrances will not be filed unless the first ward voters say that the seven saloons within her confines shall be wiped out for two years. The saloon forces thought they had struck a solar plexus blow Monday evening when they propounded this one: In dry Winchester and almost dry Randolph county a total of twenty-six men are now in the Randolph county jail or out on bail for crimes committed while in wet Jay county only two men arc languishing in jail and one of them — Ira Porter—is a Randolph county man who is awaiting trial for murder, — Portland Sun, o PIONEER OF COUNTY He Also Enjoyed the Friendship of Many—Died this Morning A. J. Beery, one of the venerable and very oldest pioneers of this county, who, since 1856 has, with the exception of a few years, which he resided in this city, been a tried and true Adams county farmer, died this morning at 12:45 o'clock at his late home on north Tenth street. The deceased was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in the year 1821. In 1856 he moved to this county, making the trip here in a wagon, as no railroads were then built in this vicinity. He purchased a farm west of this city upon which he resided for many years. About nine years ago his devoted wife was taken to the great beyond, which caused much sorrow among her innumerable friends in this vicinity. Some time afterward Mr. Beery was wedded to Mrs. Hattie Icher and the bereaved widow beside the children of the deceased, Joseph Beery of this city and Mrs. P. Smith, of Richmond, survive to mourn the loss of a devoted father and husband. The deceased was taken ill about a week ago since when he has suffered untold pain During his ill- ■ »<“SS he was the victim of a paralytic ; stroke, which rendered his right limb I ahsolu-ely helpless and this in connection with other ailments, caused the ' demise of this most estimable man. T ’ne funeral cortege will leave the | house tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 t o clcck after a prayer by Rev. Spot Wle, for the Beery church, where the services will be conducted by Rev. i Heller. The remains will lay in state , this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock and [ tomorrow from 7 to 9 o’clock. '-O- ..... CAUSED SOME EXCITEMENT. Youn 9 Man Spent a Half Hour in the Lockup. A young man named Repp from Fort who has been employed as a Orness maker here for some time, a little disturbance at the Pic“duni last night. With two companhe entered the show house, laid °wn fifty centsumd asked for three ets - The boy at the ticket winst ° W that Repp took the tlck'he change and the fifty cent piece. - f efused to make it right and the to*- Ce Were called. Repp was taken but released after half sn hour •nn fl _ - anair was dropped.

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A BITTER SPEECH No President by Proxy— Another Kentuckian for Fairbanks Washington, April 29.—The general talk about congress was to the effect I that the president's message will not cause any change to be made in the \ tentative program to adjourn this session in about three weeks. For the ■ last two or three days there has been 1 more talk about May 23 than of May 1 16 as the quitting date. This last j message has tended to increase the resentment in congress against the i white house. The legislative leaders supposed they had reached a working agreement with the president a week ago. Representative Watson, the "whip" cf the house, who held several conferences with the president at the request of the speaker, got the impression that the chief executive was willing to let congress have its way, and so reported to the speaker. The tenor of that report was that while the president still felt that his legislative program should be carried out, he realized it could not be put through and therefore in the interest of party harmony was willing to remain passive.

Washington, April 29. —Representative Leake, of New Jersey, in a speech delivered in the house, criticized President Roosevelt as desiring to perpetuate himself in office by procuring the elctlon of a proxy. He conceded even more than enough ability to the president, but said that he lacked dignity and poise. He would have the emblem of the Republican party changed from an elephant to a dog if the present conditions were to continue because the dog can both bark and wag its tail at the same time, “so that no one is able to know which end to believe." Washington, April 29.--John W. Yerkes, national committeeman for Kentucky, who is engaged in the practice of law in this city, will not be able to attend the Kentucky Republican state convention May 6, but he has sent a letter to friends in the bluegrass state, in which he makes a strong appeal for the selection of a Fairbanks delegation. Owing to injuries which he received in a fall it is a physical impossibility for Mr. Yerkes to travel. Otherwise he would be in the thick of the fray in Kentucky.

CASE BEGAN TODAY Says His Mother-in-Law Drove Him from His Wife and Baby A ten thousand dollar damage suit began in circuit court this morning and will probably continue two or three days The plaintiff is Mirl Laisure and the defendants, William and Mary Smith. The cause is one wherein Lauisure, w r ho is at this time but twenty years old asks the amount stated from the parents of his wife for alienating the latter’s affections from him. Laisure was married to Elizabeth Smith about two years ago. When the latter was but sixteen. One baby girl was born to them. They lived c.t the Smith home until Laisure claims he was driven away by a stern mother-in-law. 9he, however, says he went of his own accord. The parties live about two miles west of Monroe and are well known. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney L. C. DeVoss and C. J. Lutz and the defendants by D, D. Heller and R. O. Johnson. Mr. DeVess made the opening statement and was answered by Mr Heller. The jury as empanelled includes Jacob Buhler, F. W. Dibble, A. J. Teeple, Georgie Kintz, S. B. Fordyce, Samuel Jaberg, James Chrisman, William Yagle, William Raudenbush, George H. Bright, Jesse Callahan and James Louden. Laisure, the prosecuting witness was the first called.

Mrs. John D. Hale and granddaughter Caroline, left for Nappanee this morning, where Mrs. Hale will visit her daughter for about two weeks.

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INVALID FOUR YEARS I Was the Victim of a Stroke of Paralysis Which Caused Her Demise Mrs. Wiillam Drummond, of north Fifth street, who for four years has , been a helpless invalid, during which ! time she has suffered intense pain, died this morning at 5:30 o’clock. The deceased was born in Ohio, March 22, 1847. When but young she removed to this county, where she was afterward married to W. D. Drummond. To this union were borne three children, Ulysses, Clinton and Mrs. Henry Yocum, all of whom survive to mourn her departure. About four years ago she was the victim of a strake of paralysis, which rendered her absolutely helpless and since that time she became weaker and weaker as the days passed by. Her remarkably strong constitution prolonged her life for many months after even the closest friends and relatives had abandoned all hopes. Intense suCc.iug accompanied the paralytic stroke and she has withstood much pain during the time of her sickness. About one week ago her condition became much worse and she has gradually declined until relieved by death. The funeral services will be held from the M. E. church Saturday afternoon and interment in the Maplewood cemetery. ——o BELIEVE C. TAYLOR IS DEAD. Ossian Man Who Wandered from Home Months Ago. Bluffton, Ind., April 2. —Information received here today by George W. Blauser, guardian of Cornelius Taylor, a Jfferson township farmer who disappeared last August, leads him to believe that Taylor is probably dead In Missouri, and he will start an invest! gation at once. Taylor mysteriously disappeared from bis home near Ossian one night and all efforts to locate him have proven fruitless. Today he came to this city to meet with W. S. Hughes. With Hughes he found Dr. Burcihett, a Paragould, Arkansas, man. who had information which it is believed will lead to the discovery that Taylor died in Campbell, Mp. Dr. Burchett says that last fall a man who he should judge was of the age of Taylor appeared in Paragould, and was arrested at a hotel because of his queer actions, but when it was found that he was demented he was turned loose. He next heard from him in Campbell, Mo., where he had gone into a hotel and sank down into a chair. He expired there in a very short time and the coroner of Campbell buried him in a pauper’s grave. Taylor can bo easily identified from the fact that one of his hands was cripfpled with two or thr|e fingers missing. Dr.' Burchett says the man who died at Campbell continually remarked about his home in the north. — .q ILL BUT A FEW DAYS From Heart Trouble and Pneumonia and Succufnbed to Ravages Mrs. Chris Scherry, of Magley, who was born and raised in Adams county, succumbed to the ravages of heart trouble and pneumonia Tuesday after, at two o'clock after suffering but for a few days from the dread diseases. The aged lady was taken ill early last Sunday morning, but her case was not considered serious until this morn-, ing, when the attending physician gave j up hopes for her recovery. She re- j mained unconscious until the last few < hours of her life and was content to j trust her case in the hands of the Almighty. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Scherry resided on a farm located near Magley, removing to Alagley about four years ago, where they have since resided. The news of the sudden death of this most estimable woman will cause most poignant sorrow among her many friends, some of whom had not even learned of her illness. Surviving are her husband, six children, who are Daniel Scherry, Mrs. Anna Krutzeman, Edward Scherry, Otto Scherry .Charles Scherry and Henry Scherry, who is engaged in business in this city.

SERIOUS CONDITION Drs. D. D. and C. S. Clark and P. B. Thomas Make Heroic Effort Drs. D. D. and C. S. Clark and P. |B. Thomas performed an operation noon at 2 o’clock after suffering for ing for appendicitis and general peritonitis but while the surgical work was successfully performed, the case was so advanced that chances for the afflicted lady’s recovery are but slight. The operation disclosed the fact that adhesions were profuse, and the appendix grown fast which added much to the seriousness of the case. I Miss Forbing complained last August of a peculiar ailment, but. she was scon relieved from pain and nothing more was thought of her condition until about five weeks ago, when, while visiting with her sister at Elwood she became very sick. She was removed to this city as soon as possible and she has since been under the constant care of a physician. It was hoped that she could be relieved from the illness without an operation, but after everything known to medical science was done without avail, an operation, the only alternative, was resorted to. The physicians went to the home this morning and Miss Forbing was willing to submit to the surgical knife and while hopes are few, her large circle of friends are sincerely hoping that she is victorious.

OTHER SOCIETY NEWS I. O. O. F. Lodge Enjoyed Spendid Session—Card Party at Columbian The marriage of L. Byron Boulter and Miss Herman Mann will no doubt be a surprise to their many friends. The ceremony, which was very impressive, was performed by Rev. C. B. Wilcox, pastor of the M. E. church at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Mann, who reside at the corner of Seventh and Adams streets at 8 o’clock Monday evening, April 27, 1908. Mr. and Mrs Boulter are two of the most popular and favorably known young people of the city of Decatur. Mr. Boulter having been employed by the Fort Wayne ana springfield railway company as an electrician and representative of the Westinghouse Co., for the past four years and will continue in the employ of the Westinghouse Co., being transferred to Michigan City, where he and his bride will reside in the future. Miss Mann was employed by the Citizens’ Telephone company as an operator for several years, and was held in highest esteem by all who knew her. Those who witnessed the wedding were the immediate relatives of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fledderjohann, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Shelton, Messrs. L. A. Kidder and Charles Korspeter. The Democrat extends congratulations and best wishes for health, happiness and prosperity to Mr. and Mrs. Bolter.

SHANEFELDT LEAVES THURSDAY Young German Will be Sent to His Native Land. Julius Haugk has been notified that Ernst Oscar Shanefeldt, the young German who became insane while here and has been held ift the Richmond asylum for several weeks, will leave Thursday in charge of a guard for New York, where he will be immediately placed on a steamship and deport'ed to his original home. Mr. Haugk is also in receipt of a letter from ; the young man’s father, which states I that the lad had never been sick a day in his life. The Richmond physicians believe he suffered only from a temporary derangement, caused by blood poison which developed after he had cut his finger severely and that he will entirely recover. - o -— N. I. Miller, 70 years of age, a resident of Hawpatch, Lagrange county, was found dead in bed Friday morning at the Windsor hotel in South Bend. He had failed bo turn the gas completely off when he (retired and was asphyxiated. Officers are convinced that the death was accidental.

AT SALES STABLES Beery and Boch Have Planned the Greatest Sale Ever Held in this Vicinity The Decatur Horse Sale company have planned to hold two sales on the seventh and eighth of next month the first to be a speed sale and the second their regular one. One hundred horses, consisting of trotters, pacers, coach, carriage, hearse teams, family driving horses, road horses, with and without records, among which are Diamond D,2:17>4 and a car load of saddle and harness horses from the best breeding farms in Kentucky. Among the fine bred horses that is consigned to this sale is a cream color saddle horse with snow white mane and tail which goes all gaits and steps a three minute gait to a buggy. The speed gale will no doubt be the object of enthuiasm on the seventh day of May as the consignment consists of the very best animals on the market. It is the first of its kind ever held in this vicinity and prominent buyers are already planning to attend. On May the eighth one hundred and fifty draft and general purpose horses will be disposed of and it is safe to say that the proprietors of the sale stables will have an extra good consignment.

A DITCH PETITION Partition Suit Also Filed — A Marriage License— Other Items The case of Susie Conant vs. Louis J. Habegger, to collect $2,000 for injury to her reputation for honesty was completed about 11:15 Tuesday a. m. The arguments began at nine o’clock, L. C. DeVoss opening for the plaintiff and C. J. Lutz followed, Mr. DeVoss closing. An hour to each side was allowed for arguments. The case was a hard fought battle throughout, being very important because there are several similar cases on the docket. At 1:30 o'clockTuesday afternoon the jury returned the following verdict: “We, the jury, find for the defendant. F. W. Dibble, foreman." C. L. Walters is attorneys for Nancy Sheets in a new case filed for the partition of real estate in which the defendants are Christopher C. Sheets. Solomon Sheets, Samantha E. Shockley, Minnie H. Sheets, Nancy Sheets, guardian. Ruby V. Sheets, Noah Sheets. Thos, S Perkins, guardian, Owen P., Pryor, S. and Hazel Gilbert. The summons was ordered returnable on May 11th. David M. Teeter, guardian for Bessie and David Teeter, filed his report, which w as approved and the cause loft off the docket. Attorneys Peterson and Moran havfiled a ditch petition at the county auditor's office the petitioners being John Berning et al. The proposed drain is located in Blue Creek township and the matter will be taken care of by the county surveyor as provid --d by 'aw. o —— WAS SEEN AT HIS OLD HOME.

Howard Johnson, who, with James Clarke, escaped from the Wells county jail last Thursday night, was seen near his old home at Antwerp, 0., last Saturday evening, accompanied by a stranger, undoubtedly Clarke, and had the local officers not answered in the negative over the telephone when the Antwerp police inquired whether he was wanted here, rhe handsome heart smasher would now be in jail at the Ohio town awaiting the procurement of requisition papers so that he might be brought back here. About 6 o’clock Saturday evening Sheriff Lipkey was called by the Antwerp authorities who said that they had reason to believe that Johnson was at the home of his half-brother, two miles from that place. The fugitive had been seen, they said, by a former friend, who had met him along the canal and to whom Johnson had confided his destination. Johnson was in a rig with another man. unknown to the informant of the police, and the outfit and the men appeared to have been driven long and hard.—Bluffton Banner.

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LAST SATURDAY They Have Been Married Fifty Years and Lived Happy Life Fifty years ago on the 25th day of April, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lord, of Monmouth, were wedded, having lived a happy life ever since and they celebrated golden wedding anniversary by having a number cf those who were at their wedding, all their children and innumerable friends and relatives to partake of their hospitality at their home last Saturday. A feast of good things was spread before those who were invited to which every one did justice. Mr. and Mrs. Lord were the recipients of many handsome presents and several gold pieces, all of which they appreciate very highly. Those who attended their wedding and their golden wedding anniversary too. were Messrs. Lyman Hart, Geo. Dutcher, Rube Baxter, Wm. Lord, Mr. and Mrs. Blackbum, Mesdames L. N. Grandstaff, and Albright Christen, and Mr. Robert Blackburn. Those who attended the golden wedding anniversary and not the wedding were: Mr. L. M. Grandstaff. Mrs. Geo. Dutcher. Mrs. Robert Blackburn. Mrs. Page Blackburn and sons Paul and Earl, Mrs. Dick Burrell and daughter and Mrs. S. S. Magley. And besides those named above were Mr. and Mrs. Lord's children and their families as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kemp, God- . frey Kurt and family, Enos Lord and family, Reuben Lord and family, Mrs. John Wolford and Charles Lord. All present had a fine time and each departed for their respective homes, ■wishing Mr. and Mrs. Lord many more years of happiness. s o TOOK POSSESSION ■ j A Few Days Ago—His Family Left for That Place this Morning T Frank Herman, who for many years ' has been a resident of this city, hav. ing worked as baker of J. S. Colchin • during almost the entire of his citizenship here, has purchased a restaurant and bakery at Cincinnati, Ohio, and has already taken po’sses- ' slon. Some time ago Mr. Herman ’ disposed of his Eighth street prop- ■ erty to C. E. Baughman and a short ' time afterward he left on a trip to • Texas, looking for a desirable loca--1 tion for the restaurant business. ’ However, during his travels he could ■ not find a suitable location until he 1 went to Cincinnati about two weeks ago. The place of business he has purchased is located in the down town district and from indications he will enjoy a liberal patronage. Mrs. Herman and children left for that place this morning, where she will join her husband, their household effects having been shipped a few days ago. Mr. Herman will do the baking at his restaurant and his two boys will look after the restaurant. His Decatur friends join in wishing him a prosperous future. MAKING GOOD IN MEXICO.

Hugh Hite is Managing Mine Near Oaxacc. Hugh Hite, who is located at Oaxaca Mexico, is getting along very nicely and according to his letters he likes the country better each day. At the present time Mr. Hite is managing a mine for a party and he is becoming attached to the work. Mrs. Hugh Hite is preparing to journey to Mexico to join her husband, where they will without doubt remain permanently. Hugh is a young man, possessed of excellent business qualifications, and he will certainly more than make good in the new field. He went to Mexico with Paul Wooten, who is also engaged in the mining business and making a. success of it. Mexico has a remakably agreeable climate and all who go there become attached to the country, and want to remain. Many United States people have already gone there to seek business opportunities and none have thus far returned disI appointed.

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