Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 11 March 1909 — Page 6

a * UICaH IVlaTl Outside cleenlineo is less than half the battle. A maa may scrub himself a dozen times a day. and still be unclean. Good health means cleanliness not only outside, but inside. It means fM' .118 a dean stomach, clean bowels, clean blood, a clean liver, and " new, dean, healthy tissues. The man who is dean in this way Z? W - -f will look it and act it. He will work with energy and think ” ' dean, clear, hedthy thoughts. He will never be troubled with liver, lung, stomach or blood disorders. Dyspepsia and indigestion originsto in nndean stem- O !;* V sobs. Blood diseases are found where there is undean blood. " Consumption and bronchitis moan unclean lungs. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery prevents these diseases. It makes a man’s insides clean and healthy. It deans the digestive organa* makes pure* Olean blood* and dean* healthy flesh. It restores tone to the nervous system, and cures nervous exhaustion and prostration. It contains no alcohol or habit-forming drugs. Constipation is the most undean uncleanliness. Dr. Pieroe’s Pleasant Pellets cure it. They never gripe Easy to take as candy.

The new Washington church is about complete, and as it progresses through the finishing stages its beauty becomes the more apparent and the members the more delighted with their new house of worship. The contract has been in the hands of Will Chronister, and he has done his work well and pleased the trustees of the church, who have had the work in charge. The congregation will soon begin the arrangement of properly dedicating and opening the church for the worship of its members. Nothing as yet has been done along this line, but it is beginning to be one of the points that will soon be up for consideration. The Washington church has long been a strong church, enjoying the confidence and membership of most all the residents located near, and the fact that now they can improve it and make it a beautiful church heme,, is sufficient to gladden the hearts of its large and growing membership. The imrpovements through which the church is now passing cost several thousand dollars,' and it will be opened with this debt mostly if not all assured. They fully deserve the congratulations that are now being showered upon them, as it denotes that enterprise about which we boast so much. 0 — Jacob Isch, one of the largest land owners arid most highly respected residents of Adams county, died at , his home Monday morning after a long siege of illness in which paralysis played an Important part. His death came a few subsequent to that of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Isch which occurred last Friday. The deceased has been in 111 health for a long tlriie but to those who were not conversant with his case the news of his death came as a shock. Bom in Switzerland, Mr. Isch came to America many years ago and settled in this county. Seven years ago he suffered a stroke ojf paralysis from which he never fully recovered and to add to his affliction, he was unfortunate nine months ago in falling from a vehicle, sustaining a broken Since that time has I been practically helpless, growing weaker and more serious each day. Surviving to partake of the poignant grief are besides his widow and a multitude of friends, sx children as follows: Ernest, Fred, Albert, Joseph, John arid Lizzie Isch. The last three live at home with the parents, the others residing near the homestead. Mr. Isch was a member of the Neumariese church. The deceased came here from Gridley, Illinois, four years ago. He and his sons purchased land in Adams county, they owning eight hundred acres. o—. —, REMINISCENCES OF JOHN LOSE Berne Journalist Tells of the Barber’s Experience. John Lose, a well known and veteran barber of Decatur, told some of our citizens while in town Friday that the last time he saw Berne was 28 years ago when he used to huckster out of Decatur. At that time he used to “hit” Berne, what little there was of it, every so often, but during these 28 long years Mr. Lose had not once had, oi taken, the opportunity of seeing our little city. When he was last here a few frame shacks composed our business places and mudholes our streets. Imagine his surprise upon taking a walk up Main street! Mr. Lose with John Bagner was a viewer on the David Meshberger road in Hartford township. If this little mission had not brought him to Berne once more he might have had to end his days in Decatur without seeing his old trading point .again.—Berne Witness. ——•—, — J. B. Rice went to Coldwater, 0., on business this morning. According to reports in circulation today three or four Bluffton young men may get into serious trouble because of a trip to Montpelier Saturday night The report is that they were intoxicated and subjected a prominent Montpelier girl to grave indignities. It Is said that action ‘ against them is promised, but nothing had been started yet this afternoon and efforts 'are beelng made, it is ■aid to settle the affair without pub-W-ee— - ~n -

After an Illness dating back several years during which time he suffered from asthma in its worst form and the congestion of the lungs and blood vessels, James W. Jones, late of Blue Creek township, died Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. The deceased was born in Virginia and with his father John M. Jones, came to this county many years ago, taking up his abode in Blue Creek township. Several years ago he became afflicted with asthma and subsequently lung trouble developed which foretokened inevitable death. He has made a heroic fight against death and his displayed wonderful vitality in surviving the ailment this long. The deceased is well known in this city and county. He is survived by a family and a multitude of friends. The decedent was past seventy-flve years of age. The funeral services (will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock and interment will be made at Duck Creek cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the grief stricken family. o — The committee designated to take charge of the Jim Touhey fund held a short session last evening, during which they checked up the subscription list and the cash, and found them correct, as their statement will verify: Decatur, Ind., March 8, 1909. ,We, the undersigned committee appointed In relation to the “Jim Touhey Fund” hereby say that we have carefully gone over the list of names of persons who have contributed to said fund and the different amounts so contributed!, and find that the total amount corresponds to the amount of cash on hand, to-wit $306.75. DAVID E. SMITH, CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE, H. L. CONTER. The two last contributors were W. B. Suttles of Cranesville, Pa., and M. 8. Smith of this city, and the total was as stipulated ab0ve,5306.75; The committee had a certificate of deposit for the amount and they immediately took that evidence to pay, to the home of Mrs. Ellen Touhey, mother of Jim Touhey, and gave it to her. The scene presented at the time of presentation was rather touching, and one that will remain in the minds of the committee for some time to come. Mrs. Touhey was more than grateful to the many that contributed to the fund, and spoke many words of appreciation to those who tried to share with her the sympathy so needful in the hour of sorrow. Her testimonial to this effect follows: To one and all Who have contributed so generously to the fund started by the Democrat for our unfortunate son and brother, we desire to express, as far as words are capable, our heartfelt appreciation. Such generosity and kindness cannot fail to be rewarded, and we pray that as "bread cast upon the water’’ It will return to you a hundredfold. Mrs. Ellen Touhey and children. This closes the Jim Touhey fund, with the added wish no doubt of every contributor that Jim Touhey may regain his health and live to be a help and comfort to his aged mother, as well as to enjoy the society of his many friends. The chances are against him, but such Is the wish of his many friends. o 18 IT A GOLD MINE? Geneva Parties Send Box of Ore to Washington, D. C. Washington, March B.—ls there a hidden gold mine In Adams county, Indiana? This question has been suggested by a large box or ore which 1 has been sent to Representative Adair ! with a request that he submit it to ■ the government assayers to ascertain • whether it contains gold, and If so, ’ whether it will pay to work the ore. The letter is signed by M. E. Hutton, Homer Pontius and Vernon Pontius of 1 Geneva, Ind. The letter contains no > Intimation of the location of the ledge. 1 Representative Adair started to In- • diana this evening, but arranged with the director of the mint to have the ore tested.

death’s chamber in the demise of Mrs. Margaret Coffee, who answered the call of death angel Thursday a. m. at nine o'clock as a culmination to a long siege of Illness., About five weeks ago she was taken ill and was required to submit to a surgical Deration subsequently which afforded temporary relief, although she became worse a little later, the change bringing with It despondency. She has since hovered between life and death until the end came. The decedent was bom at Tlffln, Ohio, where ’she lived for some time. It was there that she became the wife of Albert Barthol and with him moved to Decatur thirty years ago. Mr. Barthol formed a partnership with L. Yager, after coming here, and four, years later died. In 1892 the deceased was married to Timothy Coffee her latter husband being called by death four years later. Five children survive to mourn the loss of a loving mother, they being Mrs. Frank Crawford, Mrs. Anna : Kuebler and Messrs. Frank and Roman Barthol of this city, apd Mrs. Julius Spies, of Cleveland. The funeral services were held from the St. Marys church Saturday morning at 8:30 standard time. The grief stricken relatives are joined by a host of friends in their hour of bereavement The deceased was 67 years, three months and eight days of age. ■ —o —■ r—.. M. F. Aspy a sadmlnistrafor in the McClelland Tague estate, submitted his final report which was approved and the administrator discharged. The real estate transfers are Joseph Hellsworth to Noah Augsburger, eighty acres in Jefferson township, the consideration being $5,300. y ——— Judge Merryman is at Fort Wayne where he is hearing the case of the Ohio Paper Company vs. the National Book Duplicating company. The case is being heard in Judge O’Rourke's court, it having been assigned to Judge Merryman for trial. Isstaes were completed a few days ago, and the taking of evidence began this morning. A marriage license has been issued to Frank Hlrschey, a farmer of Monroe township, and Ida Newfer who gives her residence as this city. A few days ago the latter filed a sensational suit against the former and this marriage will likely be the means of stopping further action in this suit • O— — -'5 MAGLEY ITEMS. * ; Mr. Fred Sellemeyer and son Albert ot Decatur, visited with their grandmother last Sunday. Charles Peters has been going to Fort Wayne considerable lately, on special business. But that’s his own business and no one else’s. Miss Aldin Annen went to Lima, Ohio, on account of bad eyes. She will have her eyes examined. , The old basket maker Is very busy making baskets for the spring delivery. / Edw. Luttman is very busy working at his store. He will do business in a few days. Fred Kolter, who has had the mumps for a few weeks, is improving very nicely. He will be on his duties of work in few days at Fort Wayne. Krutzmann & Scherry are busy baling hay through the neighborhood. Henry Blomker and August Kruetzman are rushing the reason a little. Boys, get your old saws and cow bells ready. Something will take place soon. Two of our girls will be married in a tew weeks. The exact dates will be published later. TROUBLES NEVER COME SINGIV Charles Kingsbury Released from Michigan City Prison. Charles Kingsbury arrived at his home in Blackford county yesterday from Michigan City prison, where he • has spent the past four years on a ■ charge of the killing of George Mus- ' setter, at Dundee, Blackford county. 1 The trial of Klngsbdry was held in • this city and he was found guilty by a Wells county jury of involuntary manslaughter and given a sentence, by Judge Vaughn of two to fourteen years. During his stay behind the ’ bars Kingsbury was model prisoner and has been expecting his parole i papers for some time. They were , given him last Monday and he started i at once for his former home, where i he will remain for the present at ' least Kingsbury arrives back to find • his wife divorced and married again, i She became divorced during the fall , shortly after they were remarried.— • Bluffton Banner. O y — t Things are rushing at the Krick, > & Tyndall tile plant, and it is impds- . sible tor them to, keep pace wRh their - orders and demands for. their famous l drain and sewerage tile. Many im- ) provemeuts are in contemplation there' in the early spring time. 1

Huntington. , —. A horse and rig stolen Saturday night at Berne has just been recovered along the Wabash river, near Huntlngtotf, though the thieves escaped. The discovery of the rig has brought to light the fact that the outfit, with three men in it, was in Fort Wayne Sunday night Deputy Sheriffs Walter Immel, Buck Courdevey and Barney Schoenfeld were returning from a trip from the rolling mill district and discovered the outfit coming along Broadwa/. It answered the description of the stolen property and Officer. Immel ordered the men to stop. Instead, they whipped up their horse and quickly got out of range. As the officers were not sure of their ground, they did not shoot. —Fort Wayne News. ■ 'O *- - Portland, Ind., March 4.—By a majority of 2,116 the voters of Jay county decided against the open saloon. The drys carried 34 of the 37 precincts of the county, and with but few exceptions by good majorities. In the vote there were many surprises. While Wayne township, in which the city of Portland is located, and where the greater part of the fight of the “drys” was made, was expected to go dry by a good majority, not even the most sanguine temperance people were prepared for the overwhelming vote returned. The township went “dry” by 590, every precinct being carried by the “drys.” Dunkirk, recognized as the stronghold ot the “wets” in this county, and where saloons have always flourished in spite. of all efforts to remonstrate them out, went, dry by 14, three of the five precincts being carried by the "drys.” Jefferson .township, which more than two years ago, remonstrated out of business the worst licensed saloon ever in this county, showed that they did not want it to return when the three precincts rolled up a combined dry majority of 12. Bearcreek township, which has one saloon, decided that it ought to go by a majority in the two precincts of 130. Sullivan, Ind., March 4.—As the result of the local option election yesterday which was a rather listless affair compared with others in the state Sullivan county has voted'to remain “dry,” the verdict of the electorate reinforces the prohibition which had been started by the remonstrance law. The majority for the temperance forces is placed at between 1,500 and 2,000, whereas it has been expected to run as high as 2,500. The weather conditions caused a very light vote. Hamilton township and the city of Sullivan thus far show a “dry” majority of nearly 300 and returns from thirty-three out of thirty-nine show a •■dry’» majority now of 1,939. The election passed off quietly and with very little interest, especially in this city, where very little effort was made by the “wets” or "drys.* Demonstrations were made ar Carlisle, Paxton and Farmersburg by the temperance forces. The inclement weather today was a factor in cutting down the “dry" vote, and it is said this evening that a large number of “dry” voters Voted *’wetf’ through error. About 60 per cent of the vote of the county was probably cast today, or about 5,000 of the 8,500 yotes in the county. ' • .—p. . —. AFTER THE DRUG STORES. A Decision That Will Help Them put eV the Hole. It is thought that the decision of Judge Macy at Newcastle, which was published in last evening’s Herald will have an important bearing on the cases against the druggists of Randolph county, which were recently brought by the grand jury. The cases in Henry county were very similar to those in this county. Judge Macy in his decision at Newcastle believes Jhat under |he law anyone can withhold evidence of an incriminating nature. He does not believe that the druggists could have been compelled to produce the little pink slips, as such a procedure would be an invasion, of the constitutional rights which give a man power to withhold evidence that might be used to bring about his own prosecution. It is understood that all the-indict-ments brought in this county were filed on information received from the slips- Many druggists were caught for selling whisky on a legal holiday. —Winchester Herald, —— o- - This afternoon or in the morning Judge Vaughn, of the flrm of Eichhorn & Vaughn, will go to Fort Wayne where he will file a petition in bankruptcy tor Charles E. Huht, a farmer living near • Liberty Center. (Mr. Hunt is badly involved,-he claiming that hie liabilities amount to >2,094 and that his assets are SBOB. Os this SBOB he claims MM ;..Of 4 the S2OB left he claims that there are chattel mortgagee to cover thamBluffton Banner. ■

days solictlnTrtMk forthrßtofftol Geneva & Celina Tractien companv’ and have been meeting with unexpected success. It now looks Ilka Linn Grove and vicinity' would subscribe for $20,000 ot the $75,000 in stock to be raised by the Adams county end of this enterprise. Linn Grove has been looking for years tar an outlet by rail in any direction, and this is the first one that looks like It might be a certainty. Many times io the past different projects .have been advanced and for a time looked feasible, but the bottom always fell out before they reached a definite form. This one, however, la the real thing, as the Bluffton capitalists are as much in earnest as are the people who want the road, and the absolute promise has been given that in the event ot the Geneva end raising $75,000 in stock for the extension. There is a firm belief that there is no hot air about the extension of the road, and if it goes through, the people at Linn Grove and surrounding territory will be the happiest people on the face of the earth, as they ought to be. o The first preliminary step toward tht extension ot the Fort Wayne and Springfield Railway southward subsequent to the granting of the franchise by the city council permitting them to extend high tension wires through the city, has been taken by the management who have purchased a ear load of cement It will be remembered that in granting the franchise the council required that the company place cement under the track in the city that the street would be preserved. It is not known how soon the cement will arrive, but immediately after its arrival the interurban promoters will begin the construction of the line southward in the city. Three new men were employed this morning by them, and during the latter part of the week severed more will begin work. .It is the intention of the officials of the road to extend the line to Berne as soon as possible and we are reliably informed that this will have been accomplished before the passing of many months. The citizenship of Decatur, Monroe, Berne and the contiguous country will anxiously await the materialization of these plans. —... o. STILL HEARING EVIDENCE. The Pollng-Ho|thouse Case In the Jay Circuit Court. Portland, Indiana, March 4.-r(Spec-lal to the Daily Democrat)—There has nothing startling'been developed in the Poling-Holthouse suit now in progress in the Jay circuit court The taking of evidence is still the order, and just how long the case will be prolonged is problematic, but likely some time tomorrow it will be ready for the arguments. t— O — ’ BRINGS TO MIND A TRAGEDY. Relic of the Hinshaw Trial Brought to Light at Danville. Danville, Ind., March 4.—When Judge James L. Clark of the Hendricks circuit court ordered the storage room of the court house cleared out, in order to make certain changes and repairs, the custodian of the building found, among other things, the bedstead on which Mrs. Thurza Hinshaw, wife of the Rev. William E. Hinshaw, was reclining when she was murdered l at Belleville, this county, Jan. 10, 1895. Judge Clark ordered the bedstead destroyed, and all day relic hunters have been busy grabbing for pieces of it to preserve as souvenirs of the great tragedy and the famous trial that followed. The court house custodian became so busy - sawing off pieces of the bed that he is now charging a small fee for his work. * '■ o THEY MADE ANNUAL REPORT The Wabash Valley Traction Company Made Money. ' -r- ——— A financial statement covering the , earnings and expenditures of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction company, submitted in the report of President J. Levering Jones to the ani nual meeting of stockholders held in I Fort Wavne today, shows that during the year 11908 the big traction system . earned a total of $1,322,635.34. Its operating expenses in the same period were $737,183.82, leaving the ; sum of $585,501.51 as the net earnings for the year. After the payment i of interest, taxes, etc., there remained a surplus of $96,830.38. No dividends ' were declared, this surplus all being expended in paying, reconstruction ; and betterments of the system. <ln this- connection it is shown that the i < single item of taxes alone for the year !Iwm a trifle more than $45,000. ' ■ —’ | O. Syphers went to Peterson on business today. • • •• ■ < ■ ii—

VIULA wIILMnI S 4 qffKWM Ml frwhne— pro4noln< drugg tau, or —died for SCeM. Send lot Clivuler. a.O. The sorrow of his entire acquaintanceship has been enlisted by the demise of Peter Decker, late ot Third street, whose life has been one re- > plete with good deeds and eventfulness. The outgoing of hie long and useful life was recorded We'dnesday p, m. at 11:10 o’clock and the news of departure fro mworldly ties soon was propagated over the city signaling expressions of profound sorrow from all who knew him, either in his early or late days. Mr. Decker has lived long; he has lived well. After a career of nearly seventy-seven years,' the trials of which had caused his body to wither; after fighting with valor of a true patriot and an American loving citizen for the freedom • of his countrymen, Peter Decker, beloved as only a man of high ideals, at irreproachable principles can be, has surrendered his all to the Almighty and his spirit has calmly and peacefully passed into eternity. In the history of her exstence, Decatur has never harbored a man possessed with more patriotism, more loyalty to the cause of right than was he, His enthusiasm was not only manifest amid the shot and shell of warfare adversities, but until he was forced to retire to inactivity, until he was. an invalid which sad plight he was subjected to several years ago, Peter Decker was always the first to apply to the committe for the privilege of carrying “Old Glory* if a parade was to be had by the G. A. K-, so proud was he of the stars and stripes under which he so nobly fought. A loss has been rendered to the community whio hmortal hand cannot replace, but as long as shall his acquaintanceship survive, the memory of his career of usefulness will live on as does that of every man whose life has been dedicated to the cause of right August 16, 1862, the year following; his removal to this county from Hancock county, Ohio, Mr. Decker enlisted in Co. K, Indiana Infantry and after being with bis command during its full term of service on all its marches, skirmishes and battles, during which time it marched 2,363 miles oh foot, he received his final disnharge July 19, 1865. He fought valantly for his country and was ever found willing ami ready to render service of any nature. The deceased was united in marriage in 1861 and took up his abode near Pleasant Mills. About eight years ago a complication of ailments enveloped his body and it was not long until he became practically helpless. He has been seriously 11l for several months and while death came ■•ns no surprise to those who were conversant with his condition it has caused most poignant sorrow among his many friends. The tuner a Iservlces were held from the home Friday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Spetnagle officiated. The members of the G. A R. will attend in a body. — o i THEY ARE ALL PUFFED UP One of the officials of the local Liquor Dealers* association is responsible for the statement this morning that the association not making nor has not thought of any definite plans to block the temperance wave. He further said that there is no direct cause for fright here as it is the belief that Allen county will be one of 1 the last four or five to, vote on the liquor question. Continuing, he said: “We have a very good organization > here and but for the fact that there are so many of the lower class of saloonists in the city we would not have to fight. If this county ever does go “dry” it will be due, I belleye, to this class, but we will all have to suffer with the bad."—Fort Wayne Sentinel. The Jim Touhey fund was turned over to Mrs. Ellen Touhey last night, and she was overcome in the ex- ' pression of her thanks to. those who so generously subscribed It — Herb Is Relief for Women. If you have' pains in the back, Irinary, Bladder or Kidney trouble, and want a certain, pleasant herb cure tor woman’s IHs. try Mother Gray’s Australian-Leaf. It is a safe and nev-er-failing regulator. At Mruggista or by mall 50 et*. Sample package FM®. Address, The Mother Gray Co., Leßoy, N. T. - O"" ■ CASTOR IA VMf'bluMß sbA CMMnsu tlhA Mama iM UN TN Wil Wsara tha -- ,*,