Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 17, Decatur, Adams County, 29 April 1909 — Page 6

A Poor Weak Woman Q Aa the is termed, will endure bravely and patiently eg. IK-w. agonies which a strong man would give way under I The fact is women are more patient than they ough to be under such troubles. Every woman ought to know that she may obtain the most experienced medical advide free of charge and in abiolute confidence and privacy by writing to lit the World’s Dispensary Medical Association, R. V. Pierce, M. D., President, Buffalo, N. Y. Dr. Pierce has been chief consulting physician of the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute, of Buffalo, N. Y., for many yean and has had a wider practical experience In the treatment of women’s diseases than any other physician in this country. Hit medicines are world-famous for their astonishing efficacy. The most perfect remedy ever devised for week end deH* Mte women is Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. IT MAKES WEAK WOMEN STRONG. SICK WOMEN WELL. The many and varied symptoms of woman’s peculiar ailments are fully sot forth fa Plain English in the People’s Medical Adviser (1008 pages), • D * W, V revised and up-to-date Edition of which, cloth-bound, will be mailed /fas on receipt of 31 one-cent stamps to pay cost of mailing en(y. Address as above.

In the year 1881, a year subsequent to the construction of the Chicago & Erie railroad, and after a goodly portion of Adams county land had been occupied by fanners, whose sole ambition was to properly cultivate and equip their farms, a little village known as Magley found inception in the southern part- of Preble township, which has enjoyed more or less distinction during the passing of the years. Peter Bowers was among the first to settle In the town and his energies and business quallflcaions were appropriated to the advancement of the town. John Hower and several others who were identified with the early history of the hamlet, have also figured conspicuously in the business interests and at a time when timber was in abundance in the county, Magley enjoyed marked prosperity, her saw mill having employed a number of workmen wh&se earnings aided materially in supporting the store which for years has been established. It is well to say here that in the vicinity of Magley there is a class erf fanners residing whose farms have, as a consequence of their excellent tillage, made for the owners well earned wealth and when fanners thrive, others do likewise, hence Magley has come in for her share of prosperity. Within a radius of many miles from Magley there is scarcely a farmer who 1s not independent, financially, and'"whose honesty and Integrity is unquestioned, this being a recognition above all others which is resposible for the popularity of Preble township farmers. Twenty-five years ago Robert Case with his family moved from Decatur to Magley, where he started a store. Mr. Case also operated a huckster wagon, and by this means he soon established a wide acquaintance over northern Adams county. He enjoyed a lucrative patronage and several years ago built a new store building which was indeed modern. A $7,006 stock was carried by Mr. Case, and he was in a position to meet the demands of the people. Mr. Case was appointed postmaster and in this capacity he pleased the people well. A conflagration originating from a passing locomotive devoured his store, its contents and his dwelling several months ago and since then he has' disposed of his interest to Ed Luttman, who is now conducting a well equipped store In the town, and who is enjoying a wide patronage. In the better days of Magley. a saw mill, creamery and blacksmith shop were In operation, affording a llvllhood for a number of families. The creamery ceased operation three years ago, the blacksmith shop has been closed for »two years, and on account of the scarcity of timber, the saw mill has been idle for several years. However, an Erie section gang is working from that town, and live there, and this has proven to be a valuable asset The population of Magley is seventy-three, and within her borders some prominent families reside, "these being the families of retired farmers. The town of Magley, though small, Is admired by many who hope that in the future her success will be more marked than was the case in her palmy days.

& ,WILL STAY IN ADAMS COUNTY The deal which a week ago seemed practically assured and which providi ed that Hon. Thurman Gottschalk of Berne, was ta take charge of a big tile plant at Lima, Ohio, has been dep dared off. Thurman was here Friday apd stated that he had decided to | remain in Old Adams county, and that he will likely be a candidate forre- ; • election as representative to the genii' eral assembly. In closing the con- |? tract with the Ohio firm they asked some changes in the agreement, and at the very last moment the deal fell through. Thurman’s friends are glad he will remain and -believe he will be quite as successful here. ■ ~ o ■' ■'■■■ The senior class presented Miss Norah Smith, teacher of science m the high school, a beautiful signet ring for her birthday, which occurred last Saturday. A. D. Hunslcker returned last night from a business trip to Fort Wayne.

A bad runaway occurred Friday morning and those who witnessed It have been 1 unable to tell Just how it happened that no one was seriously injured. At about ten o’clock Ed Kuklehan, of Union township, was driving a big black team hitched to a hay ladder wagon, going west on Monroe street. With him was a young man named Herman Tiewers. As they reached the corner of Fourth and Monroe, two girls ran across the street, and this frightened one of the horses. In an instant they were off at a wild pace, turning at the corner of Fifth street, and again at Madison, near the home of H. H. Bremerkamp. There the wagon overturned and both men were of course hurled to the brick pavement Kuklehan held onto the lines and was unhurt, succeeding In preventing the team from getting away from him. Tiewers was not so lucky. He was thrown a manner that his head struck the curb, cutting a gash back of his ear and bruising his face a little. He was unconscious for a few minutes, but was soon able to go on his way, the services of a physician not being necessary. One of the horses received a cut on the left hind foot.

The marriage of Miss Corrine Dailey, daughter of Mrs. Ellen Dailey, of east Washington street, to Thomas R. Keys, of Chicago, will be solemnized at the Catholic church at 9 o’clock the morning of Wednesday, May 26, says the Bluffton Banner: Only the immediate relatives and girl friends of the bride will be present for the ceremony, after which the newly married couple will leave the city for a short visit. The announcement of the approaching wedding was made at a session of the Corona girls held at the home of Miss Dailey last evening in honor of Miss May Fitzgerald, of Fort Wayne. A threecourse luncheon was served the guests at a late hour and small place cards in the shape of a bell presented to those present, bore the date and place of the wedding. Miss Dailey is one of the city’s most popular society young ladies and she has made her home in the city for several years. She is a member of the club of Corona girls to which the announcement Was made public and several other girl clubs of the city. Mr. Keys, is of Chicago, but holds a position of traveling auditor of the United Telephone company and makes his home in this state a greater part of the time. He is well acquainted with the young people of the city and controls a large circle of friends. The young couple may de-., clde to make this city their home upon the return from their short trip. The young ladies present at the Dailey home last evening were: Misses Blanche Dailey, Evelyn Craven, Fannie Houtz, Bessie Sale, Cecil Karns, Nettle Goodlin, Mary Deam, Pyrl Sayler, Mabel Staver, Ethel Fetters, Hazel Idpinsky, Mary Tribolet, Charlotte Tribolet, May Fitzgerald, Corrine Dailey and Mesdames Herbert Bender, Orin Baumgartner, George L. Arnold, Walter drove, F, F. Rogers and Mrs. Harry Staver. | ' O Fort Wayne, Ind., April 23.—Herman Miller and John Stout filed in the circuit court yesterday through Judge R. K. Erwin and P. B. Colerick supplemental motions for new trials based upon the admission of Clarence Omo that he had testified falsely against them in detailing 8 conversation that he said had taken place in Joe Boegenscheutz’s saloon on east Main street. No other action was taken during the day than the formal filing of the motions which are in writing and which coyer the evidence on this particular point. It will be 1 remembered that Omo said he saw ■ Stout and Miller together in the sa--1 loon after the murder and that one ! said: “Oh, forget it; we have fixed ! him all right and they can’,t-get us.’’ Judge Erwin procured evidence to disprove the Omo- story and Anally he confessed that he had been testifying 1 falsely after he had been arrested. ■ Affidavits were procured from Stout 1 and Miller at Michigan City and an affidavit is attached in which Omo t swears that he lied on the witness . stand.

1 11 Again we are called to the sad duty of recording the death of one well known and 'widely beloved in this community. The sufferings of Mrs. George Dutcher ended «t about ,i M o’clock Thursday flight,when she died. A lifelong resident of this county, a true Christian : lady, a wife and mother whose advice was always timely and good, a neighbor whom all who knew respected and admired, she will be sadly missed. She became ill about three weeks ago, while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Amos Fisher of this city. She was taken home the following \day, and everything possible was done for her relief. At first it was thought that her condition was not/serious, but later, complications came, Including an abcess of the liver and for several days , past the fact that death only could t relieve the suffering was well known ‘ by the family, all of whom were gath- * ered about the bedside at the last ’ moment. Mrs. Dutcher was born in I Union township* this county* August i 27, 1895, her father being Mr. Noah i Glass, one of the best known men of 1 his time In this city and county. , She was married to Mr. Dutcher In . 1875, and he with four children, one i son Charles and three daughters, Mrs. i Minnie Lewton, Mrs. Nellie -Fisher and Miss Grace Dutcher, survive. ■ There are also eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs.-Zella Gesslnger. and ; Mrs. David Murphy of this county and one half sister, Mrs. Deila Crist of Fort Wayne. For more than forty i years Mrs. Dutcher has been a faithful and earnest member of the Methodist church, belonging at Alpha. The i funeral services were held at the Methodist church In this city Saturi day afternoon at two o’clock, the party leaving the house in Root town ship at one o’clock. Rev. Newcombe of Albion, who was her pastor for , many years, officiating. Interment at i Maplewood cemetery. z

A surprise party was given Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Davis in honor of their daughter, Miss Lena, who celebrated her seventeenth birthday yesterday. Games of all kinds were the order, and late in the evening delicious refreshments were served. Those present were Letha Shaffer, May Troutner, Clara Thomas, Matle Chronister, Wilma Dailey, Rachel Springer, Wlldus Dailey, Mabel Springer, Susie Bentz, Hazel Hobbs, Agnes Shaffer, Ellen Brothers, Lucile Shaffer and Messrs. Walter Springer, Carle Colter, Oscar Teeple, Glen Chronister, Witson Chronister, Milton Chronister, 1 : Forest Bunner, Curgue Hobbs, Clarence Chronister, Vernon Bunner; Louis Bentz, Charles Thomas. At the meeting of the Ladies’ Mit«| Society of the M .E church which occurred Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Krick, the fob. lowing officers were chosen for the, coming year: President, Mrs. John; Parrish; vice president, Mrs. John, Peterson; secretary, Mrs. Walter' Kaufman; assistant secretary, Mrs. George Flanders; treasurer, Mrs. Jesse Dailey; assistant treasurer .Mrs. Harry Moltz. Besides the election several new plans for the ensuing year were decided upon and the meet* ing throughout was one of unusual sociability. ,o • — | The new law which was enacted by the recent legislature, providing tx.s| where a regularly appointed juro® cannot serve and it becomes necessary to select others to fill the place;* that it is the duty of the county clerk to draw these names from the jury box, in the same manner as the jury if originally selected, was used, here for the first time Friday. Three of the regular panel were excused,, and Judge Merryman ordered Clerk Haefllng to draw names to take their places. He did this, the mysterious box producing the names of George M. Miller of Washington township, Elmer Hutton of- Geneva and P. Ki Kinney of Decatur. These men will appear next Monday and will serve" during the term the same as the regular men. Another feature of thi| law is that when a juror is excused during the empaneling of the jury which is to try any certain case, that? the sheriff or bailiff must go outsida the court room to secure the one Wh« is to fill the panel. This is done to get rid of the professional juror. | ■ | Chas. Niblick and Daniel Donivan went to Fort Wayne this afternoon, | where they will visit Jim Touhey and . also Fr. Von Bchwedler, who has un| dergone an operation in the hospital; : Fr. Von Schwedler was pastor of St. Marys church this city quite a number of years ago. ' ' i William Huffman, a road superintendent in Chester township, was arrested this morning by Constable John Deam on a warrant from Squire Rifle-: i hart’s court, issued on an affidavit charging him with profanity. Hd plead guilty and was assessed the aaiM Imum flue of 50 cents and costs,which he paid, amounting to about Bluffton News. y j

Located in the heart of one of the! I most fertile farming districts ever re J vealed to the gase of the people, and on the west bank of the beautiful Wabash, where scenic grandeur is extravagantly evidenced and upon which the eyes of nature’s admirers would love to feast, Is Linn Grove, an Adams county village, whloh, although bereft of railway advantages has, during the years of her existence, prospered In keeping with the progressiveness of her residents. The imagination of an Individual would fall in reckoning the real beauty of Linn Grove, were he not to pay a visit to the town and behold the abundance of magnificence afforded by mother nature in that particular vicinity. Linn Grove’s population of about two hundred and fifty fa In large part composed of retired farmers, people who after accumulating fortunes, removed to the picturesque little place to spend the remainder of their days in peace and plenty. But their age has not caused their retirement to inactivity in business circles. These men have been instrumental in creating a fund of $32,00$'Which will be used to assist in financing the proposed Bluffton, Geneva and Celina traction line, thus demonstrating their retention of the vigor qpd earnestness which brought for them succesjs in their life work. Linn Grove has never enjoyed the advantages afforded by a steam or electric railway and the prospects for the materialization of their fondest ambition, that of securing the proposed interurban, has been the source of much elation to the population in its entirety. Tho construction of the road is certain to be accomplished and the benefits to Linn Grove as a consequence the: roof will be well worth the efforts! and expenditure of money required (for the assurance of the line. j The town was) laid out in 1857 and during the same year the flour mill which has since! been removed from the city, was con structed, the power for its operation being sfforded by water flowing over, a dam in the river. For thirteen years the mill was operated by water power, and was then removed several hundred feet eastward on the hill near Main street, where steam power was installed. This mill was at one time owned by the late L. C. Miller of this city. A general merchandise store was opened Immediately after the town was laid, out, and for a number of years these were the only business places there. However, the prosperity of the farmers near the town had its influence and with the passing of each month families took up their abode there and contributed their energies to the advancement of the town, thus signalling enthusiasm on every hand. Probably the oldest man living in Linn Grove is Peter Hoffman, proprietor of the only, drug store in the town, wbo settled there in 1860, and who has been in business for fortyfour consecutive years. The history of Mr. Hoffman is well worth chronicling. He is one of the very few people wbo has no native country, he being born on a ship on the Atlantic ocean when his parents were enroute from Bavaria, Germany, to America. During the forty-four years he has been in business at Linn. Grove, Mr. Hoffman has fired' the same stove in his store and he takes much, pride in showing the old resldenter to his friends. There is not a building standing in the town which was there when Mr. Hoffman settled there* but many new and beautiful homes and business rooms are in tWfr stead. 1 Among th® Wlff settlers of the village were the late Robert Allison, who for. years resided In Decatur; Emanuel Neaderhouser and Andrew Moseman, all of whom did much for the advancement of the town. A new Institution has been launchled upon the business horison of Linn Grove by Stadler brothers, a grist mill, which began doing business about April Ist. These gentlemen also have a flour exchange and handle flour front all the surrounding towns. 1 Two churches, Evangelical and Christian, have a good membership, and afe loyally supported by the peoLocated within the limits of the [town are the following enterprises, (all of which are enjoying a good patIronags; Drug store, two groceries, two department stores, carriage shop, boot, shoe and harness shop, blacksmith shop, undertaking establishment, feed and flour mill, restaurant tmd a feed yard. Linn Grove has an excellent sys|tem of education in her grades and I high school, and this is certainly a I valuable asset [ The C. E. Slawson department I store is well stocked and the line of goods carried would do credit to a store in a much larger town. A. Schlagenhauf, proprietor of the boot shoe and harness store Is doing a good boniness, and Is doing lw><w.h for the town. '

L'. . ( ■ ’ OtSr especial mention from time to time as the town is visited by a Democrat representative. ’ The old soldiers and members of Sam Henry-Post are today being trebly acknowledged as a little the best entertainers in town. They won such praise by the manner in which they entertained themselves, the members of the W. R. C. and a few others, the event taking place at the post room on Madison street Thursday-night. A literary and musical program came first, and In this Mrs. Lybns more than distinguished herself by delivering one of the best addresses heard there for many a day. The speaker was. patriotic to the core, and reviewed much in history that Is dear to the heart bf an old soldier and a soldier’s widow, wife, son or daughter. The address was a splendid tribute to the honor and glory of those who participated in the cause of preserving the Union, and every one present was eager in extending to her congratulations. The address is now in this office, and at some other time will be reproduced in the columns of the Democrat Mrs. Brayman. of Lafayette, a visitor in the. city, also made a short talk, which was greatly appreciated by those who heard it Following the program a luncheon was served, and in all the evening was a red letter one for all the members of the post and relief Corps. Sam Henry Post has a lively set of the old boys, and they enjoy themselves to the limit . , o . — The -United Brethren church of this city are desirous of erecting a parsonage for their pastor, and' to that end Mr. J. S. Lower was today circulating a petition. He is well pleased with the manner In which he was received, nearly every one approached donating liberally for this very worthy purpose. The new house Will be located near the church on. Nigth street and will be occupied as soon as completed by Rev. Imler and family. The house will not be elaborate but will be modern and comfortable, according to present plans. The approaching marriage of Miss Bertha Agnes Deininger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. Deininger of this city, and Mr. Edgar H. Kilbourne,was announced Thursday to a number of her friends, members of the Bachelor Maid Club, which she entertained last'evening at her home. The bride elect is a very popular and well known girl of Decatur, Mr. Kilbourne is a traveling salesman, traveling from Detroit The announcement was made at supper. At each plate was a pink carnation, with the announcement card attached. The stockholders *of the Maple Grove Park association held a meeting at the interurban station Friday night at which time it was decided that the park be operated, this summer, and a committee was appointed to negotiate to that end. The directors are considering a change In the location of the park, and unless, the contract for the present location can be changed a new site may be chosen upon which the amusement place will be located. Maple Grove park was a very popular amusement place last summer and large crowds visited it each evening and almost every afternoon. The promoters, however, expect to make it more attractive this year and will add many amusements. It has not been decided as yet just when the park will be opened, and no decision to that end will be made until the location is decided upon. The association last year made good money on the project, as did the privilege men who conducted stands on the grounds. Many Decqtur people will no doubt be pleased that the park wlilbe opened again this summer. HAD A NARROW ESCAPE Perry Heath Eecaped from an Earth- ' quake. Washington, April 27.—Perw 8, Heath, formerly prominent in Indfima Republican politics, has returned to Washington after a prolonged tour of Europe. He tells a story of a hairbreadth escape from the earthquake at Messina. He had tried to engage passage on a British steamer from Naples, but failed to receive assdr-' ance of satisfactory accommodations for himself and wife, and after some delay, he decided to make the trip by an Italian steamship line. The. delay, wholly accidental, probably saved their lives. They arrived at the harbor of Messina on the morning after the earthquake. If they had gone when they intended they would have been in Messina in the very heart of the earthquake tend’ when the great disaster occurred. •- ■ SI I 111- J S Miss Mae Radamacher went Rockford, Ohio, today, where she will work for a week as bookkeeper for a firm there.

UvIHUIvMVII ■ IvMvffVQ OH. •sama a samsa sna Vim A PDEAM VIULA UliLMfi t a.«. mrrkffßT to LK do. a. Huntington, Ind., April 24.—Judge S. E. Cook shortly after 6 o’clock last evening refused to grant a new trial, to John Baker, of Woodburn, Allen county, who was convicted A few weeks ago of the murder of Columbus Croy, marshal of that town. Arguments on the motion for a new trial were commenced at 2:80 this afternoon, Milo Felghtner, of this city, and Judge R. K. Erwin, of Fort Wayne, speaking for the motion and Prosecuting Attorney A. E. Thomas and his deputy, Harry Hilgeman, for the defense. Judge Erwin closed. In announcing -his decision Judge Cook began by saying the law did not expect perfection in human courts, but simply required that courts and juries be satisfied to a moral certainty, which meant the same as a reasonable certainty. He held the policy of the law is to settle disputes, not to prolong them. He complimented counsel on both sides for the thoroughness with which the case had been prepared and presented. In summing up Judge Cook said he believed Baker clearly guilty; that the punishment charged by the statute for his crime was life Imprisonment, and he thought the court would be doing Baker an injustice by granting him a new trial because the punishment decreed hf the jury was so much lighter than that provided by law. Judge Erwin took exceptions to the ruling, and the defense was given 120 days to file a bill. Judge Erwin then filed a motion in arrest of judgment,which was overruled and Judge Cook then sentenced Baker to the prison north for from two to twenty-one years. - ■■■ --O'-— —• H. L. Confer has established a machine in his Ice cream plant which Is the most modern contrivance known for the manufacture of the delicacy The device Is known as the Miller Pasteurizing machine, and by the use of it ten gallons of ice cream can be turned out every four minutes, this being record breaking time. The labor of one man is also saved by its use, no dipping is re*, qutred. The machine Is so constructed that the mixed cream can be placed in a vessel at the top and feed itself into a receptacle below where the freezing and mixing takes place. A freezer Is attached to the power and the liquid is forced through pipes leading from the freezer, thus transforming it into frozen ice cream. The machine is so arranged that it packs the cream into the cans and thus but little work is required in operating the machine. The Miller Pasturizlng apparatus is a labor saver and has many other good qualities and that it has been installed in the Decatur plant is indicative of the progressiveness of Mr. Conter. Ben EJzey is the new agent for the Wells-Fargo express company, beginning bls duties in that capacity Saturday. For a year -two past Ben has served as driver, for the company- H® been l aithful - industrious and has devoted his time to thoroughly learning the business and he is well prepared to begin his work as agent Fred H. Lepper, who came here a month ago to take the place of Harold Wilson who resigned has returned to Fort Wayne, to resume the place as cashier in the office there, Harvey Butler, a well known young man was appointed driver for the office here and began this morning. Route agent Thotfias R. Hughes, of Marian. Ohio, was here Friday night and checked Lepper out and Elzey in. Mr. Hughes became a route agent only a week ago, and this was his first checking duty. The Wells-Fargo has just added 7,000 miles of railway to its already big list,'and Is now the largest company In the world. It is stated that with this new service, a number of promotions were made, and S. P. Beatty, formerly of this city, and who has been with the company at St. Paul for a number of years, was made a route agent in the northwest country. ' ■ ii. o? 1 ' _ " ■ F. M. Llchtenstager of near Wren , went to Martinsville for treatment for rheumatism, from which he has suffered for a long time. 0 ‘ CASTOR IA ’J,.-. Vaffl*takßff»A€MMNffi. ItoKMYNBmWWi ‘"fa ■ Bcm* the /ff