Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 30 September 1909 — Page 3

After being out just thirty miinutes the jury returned a verdict which ( read: "We, the jury find the defendant not guilty.” it required but one ballot to come to this conclusion and Charles Wolfe and bls relatives left the court room, happy and smiling. Judge Merryman dlschM«ged those members of the jury not of the regular panel, the others remaining. The Lehman forgery case was called next. The fate of Charles Wolfe, charged with assault and battery on the person of Jacob Mangold, was placed in the hands of the jury at about two o’clock Thursday afternoon. The arguments were concluded at 11:35 when, «. C. J. Lutz made the closing speech for the state. At 1:30 that afternoon a Judge Merryman began his charge to the twelve men, a lengthy one after which they retired. Quite a crowd gathered at the court room that morning and listened attentively to the arguments by the learned attorneys. J. C. Moran closed for the defense. During the time, the defendant sat in his usual place with his wife and. children and other relatives near. Near the prosecutor’s table sat Miss Kate Mangold, daughter of the unfortunate man who died forty minutes after the assault charged against the defendant. o — Wednesday night during electrical storm which passed over Adams county a large bam belonging to Mr. Bernard Mleyers, who lives about three and one-half miles northwest of Decatur, was struck by lightning and with the exception of a few farm implements everything was totally destroyed. The Are occurred at eightthirty o’clock and in a short time the sky was so loomed up that it could be plainly seen for miles around. Most • of the neighbors In that vicinity appeared on the scene to give what help they could, but owing tn the fast spread of the flames along with the heavy rain that was falling very little could be done. However, they were fortunate in saving one large wagon, three buggies and a oom planter. While twenty-five tons of hay, seven tons of straw, a binder and drill were consumed by the blaze. No stock was in the bam at the time, and the grain which was kept in another bnilding was saved, and Mr. Meyers is considering himself lucky that it was not worse. He figures the loss at twelve hundred dollars, with eight hundred and fifty dollars insurance, leaving him several hundred loser, besides his labor. Mr. Christ Conrad, who resides about one-half mile south of Poe and a very prominent' farmer, is the loser of a fine large bam -and its entire consents. Wednesday -during the storm lightning struck ft and in a short time everything was in a mass cf flames. TJhe fire started at about seven-thirty o’clock, and it wgs not long un|il everything was aheap of black ruins. The neighbors did what - they could and succeeded in taking four horses from the 'burning buHding but outside of that everything was totally destroyed. The building contained one hundred and Sixty bushels of wheat, five hundred bushels of oats some machinery and/many other useful farm implements. Mr. Conrad is unable to ascertain his loss, but carried eight hundred and fifty dollars insurance. ' --O' " i Berne, Ind.; Sept 23— J (Bpecial%to the Daily Democrat) —At -the home of the bride’s parents this morning at 8:30 occurred' the marriage of Hon. Thurman Gottschalk and Miss Nellie, Slmison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Slmison. The house -was beautl- - fully decorated, and, but only the immediate families of the bride and groom Were present and witnessed the beautiful cermony which was performed by Rev. C. P. Maas, pastor of the Evangelical church In this place. Following 'the >» ceremony a wedding breakfast was served and ; then We bridal couple came to this city and were passengers over the i noon Clover Leaf for Toledo, and' ‘ from therd will see Detroit and many i other lake cities. They will be absent i a week or longer, and then will return < to Berne and go to housekeeping in 1 a home already prepared on Jefferson 1 Street Both bride and groom are 1 well known, Miss Slmison having lived here all her life except when 1 away to School. She is not only I highly respected but admired by her 1 every acquaintance. Mr. Gottschalk i has long occupied a prominent place i in business and society here, and dur- 1 Ing the last session of the leglsla- 1 tore represented Adams county and 1 where too, he was a favorite among | ] all the members of that body. Both i have many friends and they all unite, i - in wishing them a happy future and a 1 successful married life. The Demu- I crat extends congratulations. I ...ill ..... II 1.. I. " ’ I MASONIC LODGI QUIT BUSINKgS • ■ | Huntington Order Surrendered Ito I Charter—Lack of Interest p After years of with the'i

fact, the dean of all fraternal orders jin that city—the Mystic lodge of Free and Accepted Masons has given up the ghost and several days ago surrendered its charter to the supreme lodge. The end came about through lack of interest, non-attend-ance and non-growth through the addition of new blood. The Mystic lodge of Masons dated back into the forties and at one time was the most flourishing secret order in Huntington. z O— — r— Attorney William Drew filed a new case entitled Vera Taylor vs. Alonso J. Powers, suit on note, demand $550. The note was given in Hot Springs, Arkansas, December 6, 1 1908, and calls for $455.22 with ten per cent, interest from date. "'Sr ' ' Aaron K. Momma vs. Clem J. Keller, cancellation of note, appearance by Peterson & Moran for defendant, rule to answer. ‘ Real estate transfers: John Close to Sam S. Egley, 40 acres Jefferson ftp., $2-,600; flames D. Hoffman to William O. Sautbine, 80 acres Kirkland tp., -8,500; Ell W. Steele to Mary E. Steele, inlot 32, Decatur, $2,500; Wm. O. Sautbine to James D. Hoffman, 40 acres Kirkland tp., $3,800; Louisa Homeler to Trl-State Loan Co., 100 acres Preble tp., $5,200; Abraham Kern to William Mesel, pts. lots 326, 327, 325 Geneva $600; Wm. Mesel' to Lida G. Mesel, lots 325, 326, 327, Geneva, SBOO. August Hirschy, 53, a. farmer of Monroe township and Rosa Newfer, 30, of this city, were granted a marriage license. The groom was born in Germany and has been married twice before. The bride has also been married and was divorced fourteen years ago. They were married at the clerk’s office by Rev. Imler of the United Brethren church. A marriage license was issued to Thurman A. Gottschalk, age >27, a brick manufacturer, to Nelly Louihe Slmison, aged 27, both pf Berne. > ■ A marriage license war issued to John Link, aged 27, a laborer from Fort Wayne, to Emma Spuhler, aged 25, a seamstress of this city. The wedding occurred at 4 p. m. Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Anna Yahne, Rev. Hessert officiating. Quite a number of guests will be in attendance. Mr. and Mts. Link went to , Fort Wayne that evening to make their future home. — J Wednesday morning dispatches td the metropolitan newspapers, sent to the metropolitan press convey the intelligence that Senator N. B. Hawkins, a republican banker and politician of this city and defeated in the congressional race last fall, is now an aspirant for the important position of treasurer ,of the United States to succeed Charles H. Treat, Who has tendered his resignation to President Taft The dispatch further says that Senator Hawkins has absolutely no chance of securing the appointment at the hands of the president as the successor to Treasurer Treat has already been chosen and that he will be an Ohio man. The dispatch says: "Charles H. Treat United States treasurer, today called attention to the fact «that the portraits of three Indiana men adorn the walls of the treasurer’s office, all of them having served in the office Os treasurer. The portraits are of John C. New, James N. Huston and E. H. Nebeker. It is said here that a number of Indiana men are striving to add a fourth portrait to the group by aspiring to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Treat N. B. Hawkins, a well known banker of Portland, who was the republican nominee for congress from the Eighth district last year, is the most conspicuous name mentioned. It is well understood in Washington that the place will not go to Indiana. The successor of Mr. Treat had been selected before his resignation was made public and it is understood here that the new treasurer will come from the state of Ohio. - The names of Myron T. Herrick, Arthur I. Vorys and Elmer Dover have been suggested.” j Since the overwhelming defeat sustained by Senator Hawkins last fall in his congressional aspirations he has at different times made the announcement to his personal friends and others that he was out of the political game, but hre has evidently had a change of mind if the Washington dispatches speak correctly. Mr. Hawkins, together with his family, is now making an automobile tour of the east and it is believed by many since his aspirations to be United States treasurer have been made public that this is the star that guided him on his eastern journey.—Portland Sun. - Two lads aged nine years, were badly bitten by a big black dog at about 8 o’clock Thursday morning, receiving painful injuries. The two boys, Harry Knapp, son ..of Henry ““ ' sm

ill..— Bohnke, son of H. Fred Bohnke, were coming down street on their bicycles,' and were near the Schlickmann feed yards on Third street, when the dog which was following a wagon, ran up and attacked them. The boys were torn from the wheels and both badly bitten. Harry Bohnke received ugly wounds on the leg, while Harry Knapp was bitten on the hip, each receiving ugly and deep wounds showing the imprint of the dog’s teeth. The boys were taken to the office of Drs. Clark, where the wounds were cauterized and carefully attended to. It is hoped that no serious results . will follow. While enroute home< the; dog again spied the boys and tried; to attack them. The canine it is said belongs to Bert Bailor and will be killed. — o— — Mr. R. E. Hart, of the local Erie ftofflce at Huntington, arrived Thursday and Is now Id charge as agent for the Erie In this city, taking the place of John Fleming, who goes to the agency at Kenton, Ohip. Mr. Hart carries all the evidence of thoroughly knowing the business of managing the agency of this great railroad 1 , and he comes well recommended for the important duties that are involved In such a position. He is now busy getting out among the business men and shippers, making their acquaintance and looking after the local business of the company. Mr. Fleming left this morning for Kenton and in a few days will be holding down the place given him in the change. During the time he has lived in this city both himself and Mrs. Fleming have formed a happy circle of friends, all of whom regret that’ they are leaving here. The place is a promotion, and a recognition of the ability of Mr. Fleming and for that reason they congratulate him. Mr. Hart, the new agent, will remain on the job from this time on, and we hope he will succeed.

The case of the State of Indiana vs. John Harmon for keeping a ( gam- > ing room, was continued by agreement. The case against Luther Lehman, for forgery, was continued until the next term, because of the sickness of several of defendant’s witnesses. The case against Charles Wolfe, for murder, has been dismissed, and the defendant discharged. Louis H. Boknecht vs. Root township, account SI,OOO, rule to answer 'made absolute in five days. Frank Imboden et al vs. Sarah R. Imboden et al, partition, demurrer to complaint filed. . The Arbuckle-Ryan Co. vs. David L. Marshand et al, rule to answer cross complaint made absolute in five days. Answer to ttiossi 'complaint filed. « Fort Wayne Electric Works vs. William G. Spencer, suit on contract, demurrer to cross complaint overruled; answer to cross complaint filed. i ——— Emanuel Woods vs. Fred Busiek, account $l5O, rule to answer. Ida Newfer vs. Frank Hirschy, seduction, cause dismissed at plaintiff’s cost Judgment for costs. The Allen county (saloon cases, 1 Herman Hockemeyer, Frank J. Gerjkrddt, William J. Beauchot, C. F. Gladieux, on re-application for Hqnor licenses, were up on motion to dismiss, which was overruled and they were aU set for trial on October SihJames E. Moser vs. Peter Frank et al, suit on note, motion to separate complaint into paragraphs overruled. Bessie Cronin ya. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Co., damages $50,000. demurrer by plaintiff to answer of A. J. Monyhan. The defendant the Journal-Gazette company, or- ' -j* - ■ i 'c<v. dered to file answer In ten days. Attorney Cottrell filed a new case. Thomas Ireland ns. Harrison Hakes, James P. HllyartU Joseph W. Hakes, suit on note, $125. John W. McKean vs. Noah A. Loch ( et al, appearance by D. B. Erwin for International Harvester Co. and Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons. Charles Heffner va Jacob Hunslcker, damages, motion by defendant to require plaintiff to separate his cause of action into paragraphs. Motion overruled. Harry Imboden, admr. for estate of Henry Imboden, assent to sale filed I rule against defendants, appearance ! by Heller & Son. —— / i R S. Armantrout bdmr. of the Hubert ’Dopp estate, hied a petition 1 for sale of real estate and same ordered after four weeta notice; addl-|i Uonal bond approved.

Catherine Lewis, admr. of the Grace Chrisman estate, filed a petition for an order to erect a Hombstone to cost S3O; so ordered. El Woods, surviving partner of Woods, Morris & Co., filed a report of sale of property and final report. Clara D. Sheets, admx. of the William Sheets estate, filed a current report which was allowed. Real estate transfers: Pulma Blanch Smith to E. E. Comer, tract in Wabash tp., $300; Fred Thieme to [Viola M. Allison, lots 36 and 37, Decatur, $600; Sarah O. Tindall to H. M. Mathewson, tract in St Marys tp., SBOO. —o Dr. Thomas formerly of this city and of Monroe, now practicing medicine at Linn Grove, had a terrible experience Wednesday night, when he with his wife and baby were the central figures in a most exciting runaway acicdent. The story is told by the Bluffton News as follows: ’ Dr. McKean, the Linn Grove physician, his wife and little year-old baby had a frightful experience in a runaway accident Wednesday night whi’e on their way home from the Bluffton street fair, and their escape from fatal injuries was little short of the miraculous. They were driving along the road near the John Studabaker country home when a sharp bolt of lightning struck some object close by and the vivid flash lightened up brightly the white abuttments and materials for a new bridge which the interurban company is constructing across a creek; at that point. The horse reared and shied to one side and then with the buggy toppled over the edge of a fif-| teen foot embankment, and rolled to, the bottom.' Not stopping at the bottom of the grade the impetus given the outfit by the sharp descent of the declivity sent the horse, buggy and occupants over a barbed wire fence into the field. Dr. McKean was able to extricate himself from the tangle quickly but feared that he would find i his wife and baby badly crushed or] killed. Almost miraculously, the baby, had been thrown clear of wreckage by the mother as the rig went over the grade but Mrs. McKean was caught, beneath the buggy and was held down by the bed until her husband could pull the wreckage away. The horse broke loose from the wreckage or Mrs. McKean might have been dragged to death. Dr. McKean carried her to the John Studabaker home and tried to get Dr. McClain of Vera Cruz to drive out to look after her injuries, but Dr. McClain and wife were in Bluffton, and Dr. McKean therefore proceeded to give surgical and medical attention to his own wife. The worst injury proved to be a broken arm, and this Dr. McKean placed in splints. He and his wife and baby were taken the balance of the way home to Linn Grove by Ed Huffman.

The steel for the Bluffton, Geneva & Celina Traction company has ar* rived in this city and now the steel gang will place the rails down as fast as possible. A few of the rails arrived a few weeks ago and were placed on east Washington street. Since that time the steel gang had to be stopped until the remainder of the rails arrived. It will be but a short time now until the gang will have the rails laid between here and ; Geneva. It is estimated that Bluffton and the Adams county town will be connected by steel bands in the very mear future. After the rails are laid the ballasting will have to be done, ’but this vjill not take long. A gang Os men with a railroad engine can soon ballast the track so that the traffic can be started and then the remainder of the ballasting can done white cars are runing over the lines. The grading gang working from this city and the one from Geneva will meet at Linn Grove tea few days.—Bluffton Banner. " , A 'special session of the city council was held Thursday afternoon at four O'clock nt the city rooms in the library buttding, when quite a little Important business was transacted. All the members were present, excepting Mr. van Camp. Mayor France presided. An ordinance was adopted unanimously, providing that the city employ Clark J. Luts to assist City Attorney DeVoss hi defending the city in the 110,000 'damage case filed by James Touhey. An numerous citiiens had notified the city that the condition of the sidewalks on the north side of Monroe street are bad, the same were ordered constructed and will hear objections at the meeting on October 12th. A resolution was adopted ordering the clerk to advertise in a reputable journal and in a Decatur paper, notifying the parties who hold |4,000 worth of bonds, to present same for payment at the Old Adams County bank within thirty days, or Interest on same will cease. This sum of bonds i« the balance of the bonds which are being refunded and it is not known i who holds them, as the owners have I simply dra,wn same through bank'; exchange. ¥he street and sewer com-

mlttee were ordered to purchase manhole covers for some sewers in the west part of the city. This concluded the business and the session adjourned. x o— — " Sam Shamp and Fled Vaughn, employes at the postofflce, came home last Friday from Sanford, Mich., where they went Monday on a business trip. During the short stay they purchased a 160 acre farm in that section, which they expect to clear, fence and put under cultivation. Next spring they will 'plant forty acres of potatoes and later expect to raise all kinds of farm products. They brought home samples of corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, apples, etc., from that country which they will exhibit at this office. Sanford, is a new town, of 150 inhabitants, but is growing rapidly and will some day be a handsome city. It is located between Saginaw and Big Bay, has a bank, drug stone, elevator, hardware and other stores. Land is valuable in this district David Flanders of this county owns a 320 acre ' farm near there, which is fenced with Ward fence from Decatur, and is considered one of the handsome farms lof the territory. There are many farmers there from this state and all are prospering. The town has a rural route, and the Pere Marquette railroad passes through it. The boys have some valuable information about the country which they will give to those who inquire. —o— ■ W. M. Hill,( of Washington, D. C., a member of the United States corps in the department of coast and geodetic survey, was here Friday, looking after work in that department,

which will require several days to complete. He asked permission and same was granted, allowing him to set two six-inch square stones, in the old fair grounds, owned by the county, as markers, from which the geographical lines are drawn. After these stones are set certain surveys are made, marking same and records are kept at Washington. These surveys are made each two to four years, that the changes in the compasa. may be fixed. The results of this work are necessary to guide the ocean traveler and though it may not seem so to many are very important The change in the compass here is very slight being but about one degree said Mr. Hill, due to the fact that we are very close to the line of "no variation” as it is called by the scientific men, while in some of the southwestern states the change is as high as twenty-three degrees .in two years and the compass would show northeast instead of north, unless these changes are recorded. The survey work being done here by Mr. HIH is similar in detail to that followed by the explorers of the north pole tregion. These figures are. also necessary to prove the claims of Dr. Cook and Commander Peary, and in fact of every other claim of that kind. Mr. Hill is a very interesting gentleman, and thoroughly understands the scientific business in which he is engaged.

Aa entertainment which very favor- [ ably appealed to every member of the I audience, was the recUM «iven at the i library last Thursday byMiss Gertrude [ Moses and Prof. Tucker of Marion, i The program embraced the rendition t of a number of the most classical ini strumental and vocal selections from the pens of the most noted writers i the country affords, and the partici- , pants were vociferously encored at the ; conclusion Os each selection. Promptly at eight-thirty Miss Moses appeared ! and.this was a signal for continued applause, demonstrating the appreciation of her rare ability by the audience. Presiding at the piano played a prelude from I. Pagllacci and: this as well as the prologue by Mr. Tucker, was well appreciated. The program was cleverly rendered throughout, much to the satisfaction of the auditors. Prof. Tucker’s Initial appearance before a Decatur audience was a most successful one, and his every selection was followed by loud applause. He is a cultured baritone, sings with ease and In every way makes a hit with the audiences he appears before. Miqs Moses as a pianist, is one of the most highly cultured musicians tn this section. The ease she manifests tn rendering the most difficult selections gives evidence of her great ability. The entertainment wan a great success and should another be given by Miss Moses and Prof. Tucker the library hall would undoubtedly be packed to its capacity. O' — • An exciting runaway occurred Sunday evening and the escape of the participants from more serious injugdes seems Mr 1 , and Mrs. George McManama. of St. Marys township had spent the day with County Treasurer Lachot and family and started home about five o'clock. When they reached the G. R. & I. railroad crossing, the herse became frightened and whirled around. George jumped out, expecting to grab the horse and thus stop him. but he i>e-

came entangled in the lines and was unable to do anything. He was dragged some feet before he could extricate himself. The horse kept on westward, Mrs. McManama in the rig helpless, the lines dragging on the ground. At Tenth street she was thrown out and alighting on the macadam street was rendered unconscious. However she soon recovered and aside from a few bruises on the face was uninjured. Mr. McManama also escaped with slight bruises. The buggy was completely demolished before the horse stopped. Mr. and Mrs. McManama returned to the Lachot home and after a short rest, proceeded home in the Lachot rig. o Ralsies White Wyandottes. W. E. Johnson & Son, Lexington, Ky., say: "Last year we lost one entire hatch of fine White Wyandotte chickens from white diarrhoea. This year we have given our chickens Bourbon Poultry Cure in their drinking water and have not lost any.” Sold jby H. H. Brenaerkamp. — o LITTLE POLICE COURT BUSINESS A Fight Saturday Night Resulted in an Arrest—Mike Smith up Today. Three or four young men engaged in a scuffle with a young farmer from south of town late Saturday night, and Homer Watkins was arrested. On a plea of the man assaulted he was released, but Homer got saucy with Policeman Fisher and the latter took him to jail where he remained until last evening, when he was released on his own recognizance. It was rumored that affidavits would be filed against the young man today, but so fat hothing has been doing. Mike Smith was arrested by Marshal Butler Sunday evening. The call was .sent in by Mrs. Smith, who claimed that her hueband has struck her over the head with a beer bottle. Mike was taken to jail and Monday his wife plead for the court to be lenient and he was let off with a fine of a dollar and costs. — ; O GO WITH A RUSH. The demand for that wonderful Stomach, Liver and Kidney cure, Dr. King’s New Life Pills—4s astounding. All druggists say they never saw the like. Its because they never fafl to cure Sour Stomach, Constipation, Indigestion, Biliousness, Jaundice, Sick Headache, Chills and Malaria. Only 25c. / Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is today the best known medicine in use for the relief and cure of bowel complaints, it cures griping, diarrhoea, dysentery, and should be taken at the first unnatural looseness erf the bowels. It is equally valuable for children and adults. It always cures. Sold by ail dealers.

WILL ABOUT SPLIT EVEN

The Bluffton Street Fair Plays About Even. • va The street fair association win split even, according to J. R. Spivey, secretary of the fair. Mr. Spivey said that with the money derived from the concessions and the committee’s share of the receipts from J the shows, with the money coiAribut- x ed by the business men the committee will about have enough to pay all expenses. There are always a large || amount of incidentals, which the committee never figure on prior to a fair ; of any kind and the officers win be unable to tell how the financial end of the matter will be until several a days. The income from the paid attractions will help a lot, as there were 25,000 who paid their ten cent? to some attraction during the week, I including the merry-go-round and Ferris wheel. The last two days of the fair meant enormous crowds for the paid shows.—Bluffton Banner. ■ ® O u ' | A NIGHT RIDER’B RAID. The worst night riders are calomeX croton oil or aloes pills. They mid your bed to rob you of rest Not M» with Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They never distress or inconvenience, but always cleanse the system, curing Colds, Headache, Constipation, Malaria, 25c, at- all druggists. '■ - —— o - 1 * NED 8080 TO WED TONIGHT —— ■ Claims Young JLady from Oklahoma as His Bride. Ned Bobo left last night on the ■’ Commercial Traveler for Parsons, Kas., where on Monday evening, he will be married to Miss Myrtle Pat- ? terson, who is a resident of that city. Immediately after the wedding ceremony he and his bride will return to this city, where they will take up their residence with Mr. Bobo's mother, on west Cheery street. Mr. Bobo and Miss Patterson met at Okomulgee, Okla., while Ned waft-employed ® in that city last summer, and the wedding is the result of that acquaintance. Mr. Bobo is a job printer employed in the Banner office, Jj and is a son of the late Judge of Decatur —Bluffton Banner.