Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 33, Decatur, Adams County, 18 August 1910 — Page 1

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Henry Richards, an old citizen who lives two miles southeast of Monroe, was brutally assaulted by two chicken thieves, early Saturday morning, and Is now lying at his home in a very serious condition. Some time during the early hours Saturday morning, Mr. Richards heard a noise at his chicken coop, and immediately started out to find out what the trouble was. The noice continued and before he reached the coop he decided to return to the house and secure his gun. As he started back he was accosted by two men who knocked him down with a club and beat him Into unconsciousness His family became worried when he did not return and going out to see what was the trouble, found him nearly dead. He was taken into the house and medical aid summoned. He remained unconscious for hours, and is still in a vejy serious condition, it being feared that his skull was fractured from the blows. He was unable to discern who the men were, and there is as yet no clue to the cowardly thieves and would-be murderers, but an investigation is being made, which may result in arrests. ? Mr. .Richards is still unable to tell much about the assault. He is a brother of the late Fred.' Richards.’ — l -„O 11 '■ ' Mr. Godfred Bell of Chicago and Mrs. O. P. Mills and babe left Monday for Craigvllle, where they attended the funeral of a cousin, whose death occurred on last Friday evening, the funeral being held this looming at 10 o'clock. She was a lady of many admirable qualities, an ardent church worker, and beloved by all who knew her. For months she had been suffering from a complication of diseases, together with the infirmities of age, «he being seventy-eight years old, ■which caused her death.' Bhfe was well known in this oity and county and was held in the hlgest esteem, her demise casting a gloom bverher wide Circle of friends. She leaves a number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Interment took place at Wduras, fifcfflW but of Craigvllle. ' i' —‘. Abner S. Parrish, well known citizen, ex-soldier, and a resident here for fifty years, died at his home on Tenth street at 2 Monday morning. He has been suffering for a year with cancer o fthe stomach, and for several days past his death has been expected almost hourly. Abner S. Parrish, son of John and Margaret Parrish, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, October 15, 1843, and died August 15, 1910, at the age. of sixty-six years, ten months. He came to this state with his parents in October, 1850, and settled in this township, where he has lived ever since. He enlisted in Company H, Elg|hty-ninth Indiana Infantry, August 9, 1862, being a mere boy in his “teens.” He was mustered out at ( Mobile, Ala., July 19, 1865, and with his regiment went to Indianapolis, Indiana, to receive his final discharge. During his three gears’ service he never missed a dffy’s duty and at all times was cheerful. Abner S. Parrish’s regiment marched on foot during its term of service two thousand, three hundred and sixty-three miles, and our “Ab,” as he was ever known, made every foot of it. His regiment’s first engagement was at Munfords- . Ville, Ky., September 14, 15 and 16, 1862. In the months of March and April, 1864, came the Red River campaign, battles Fort de Rusey, Pleasant Hill and Yellow Bayou, Louisiana, Tupelo, Miss., the two days’ at Nashville, Tenn., closing with the siege and capture of Spanish Fort and Blakely, Ala. He was marrjed to Miss Elleq Bollinger November 24, 1870,. whose death occurred March 22, 1873. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Louis Miller of this county and Dr. M. F. Parrish,• of Monroe. His ■' second marriage occurred November 22, 1874, to Mary S. Elzey, and to this union were born five children: French of Delphos, Ohio; Homer, Raleigh, Ruby and Ruth. Other surviving relatives are five grandchildren, two brothers, Joshua R. and James T. and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Crist and Mrs. Margaret Merriman. _ The funeral services were held at the Methodist church, of which he was a member, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. in ——o i— i . KNIGHTS WIN GAME. Easily Defeat Shamrocks at Maple Grove Park. A ,one-sided ball game was pulled off Sunday afternoon at Maple Grove

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park, when the Knights of Columbus team crossed bats with the Shamrocks. From the beginning the K. of C. team took the lead and kept ahead until the score of twenty was reached, defeating their opponents 20 to 5. Fred Fullenkamp and Martin Ault made up the battery for the K. of C. team, while Buffenbarger and Smith . played for the Shamrocks. Only six innings were played, as at this time the ball was being-hit so freely that the game became unlnterestlhg. — o- — James Albert Morgan, the young man who was injured in Chicago a week ago Sunday, when he fell from a box car to the street crossing bridge on the Terminal division of the Pennsylvania railroad, died at 11:30 o'clock Friday night. His mother and brothers, who had left here that evening as soon as word was received that he had taken a turn for the worse, arrived too late to see their relative alive. James had been employed as a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad for nine months and was just concluding a run from Fort Wayne to Chicago, when he slipped as he was climbing down the side of a ear and fell, sustaining the injuries which caused his death. At first it was thought he had a chance for recovery, but later developments proved fatal. He was aged twenty-five years, ten months and eighteen days and was born and raised in Blue Creek township in this county, having many friends in that community. He Is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Morgan, five brothers and one sister. The remains arrived in Decatur Sunday morning at in early hour over the G. R. & I. and were conveyed to the home in Blue Creek township, from where the funeral services were conducted Monday after noon at 2; 30 by the Rev. McMurray 1 Os Monroe, and the body interred at Spring Hill cemetery. The funeral services for Lafayette Gaunt, mention ofwhose death was made in Saturday’s paper, was Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at the Mt. Tabor church, Rev. Roop officiating. Mr. Gaunt’s death occurred at 2:15 Saturday afternoon. He was stricken Wednesday evening while .milking, suffering a stroke of paralysis and a hemorrhage of the brain, death coming three days later. He waSjOne of the best known men of the east part of the county, his residence being about four miles east of this city. Mr. Gaunt was one of the old residents of this section. He was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, March 6, 1840, and at the time of death was aged seventy years, five months and seven days. When ten years old he came to this county and has since resided here. He is survived by his wife, two sons and four daughters; also by a brother, James, who lives at Paulding, Ohio, and two sisters, one living in Fairfield county, Ohio, and the other in Colorado. Mr. Gaunt had many acquaintances over the county. i— J MISS MAGLEY ON VACATIONS Will Visit at Toledo and Detroit—Mr. Ben Beavers is on the Force. Miss Jessie Magley of the Daily Democrat force, accompany by her sister, Miss Fannie, left yesterday for Toledo, from where they will go to Detroit today for a week or ten days’ visit with friends. Miss Jessie, as the greater number of our readers will testify, has earned a vacation. The work of constantly hunting news, day in and day out, early and late, cold weather and bright mornings, while in away, is delightful, is wearing on one, and Miss Magley has certainly been faithful. She will be back at her d ® sk after two weeks of rest During her absence Mr. Ben Beavers will assist in the reportorial department of the Democrat. Fred Avery, the well known citizen, who has suffered for years from rheumatism, which has affected him to such an extent that he can get about only by the aid of crutches left Monday over the Clover Leaf for St. Louis, from where he will proceed over the Iron Mountain route to Hot Springs, Arkansas, arriving there at about 7 o'clock Tuesday morning. He will remain there Just as long as he derives any benefit from the treatment. Attorney A. P. Beatty and S. B. Fordyce, through whose efforts the subscription was secured, making it possible for Fred to take this treatment, have arranged for his board and baths and treatment at the famous resort, and also to receive reports of the man’s condition from time to

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time. Fred has hundreds of friends here who are hoping most sincerely that the trip may restore him to health. He is. an honest and industrious man, deserving of the aid he has received and we all want him to come home well, O —< Mrs. Sarah Ginter, aged eightythree years, three months and eleven days, died Saturday night at 10:20. o’clock at the county infirmary, after an illness of about one week with bowel trouble. She was born in Ashland county, Ohio,' in 1827, and came to this county when a young girl, having been a pioneer of the section She went to the county rarm in 1901 after the death'of her husband. She is survived by three sons. The funeral services were held Monday from the chapel at th? home and the body wad laid to rest at Bethel cemetery in Allen county. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Hessert of the German Reformed church .if this city. Mrs. Ginter had many good qualities and was beloved by those who knew her. o % Preliminary steps for the paving of Mercer avenue from its intersection with Second street to the corporation line, south, and for Adams street from Second street to Thirteenth sreet, a distance of about two miles, were taken Tuesday night at the regular meeting o fthe city council, and if possible this improvement will be ed and will be round in another colmade this fall. The notice was orderumn of tms paper notifying the property owners that objections will be received on the evening of September 6th, at which time the city engineer will also have on file specifications for four kind? ofpavement for the ini' provement These specifications and detailed plans taust be filed with the city clerk ten JSyi before that meeting. The resolution Tuesday night called for brick and cement fillet, but this may be changed to suit a majority of the property holders affected. Prior to the taking of this action a transcript was filed by the county auditor in which the county certified these streets back to the city, they having been under the jurisdiction of the county while they were improved with macadam. The city engineer was authorized to employ an assistant if necessary for him to complete the plans as ordered. All members were present at the meeting Tuesday night and Mayor Teeple presided. The minutes of previous meetings were read and approved. The board of public safety filed a report of special police appointed show day, which was accepted. The street committee recommended that notify property owners to cut weeds along the streets when necessary. The street committee, recommending that the sidewalk along Monroe street, north side, between Third and Fourth strets, be constructed six feet wide and two feet from the curb. Report accepted. The treasurer’s report for the month of June was filed and referred to the finance committee. The following bills were allowed: S. E. Shamp ? i.oo Peter Kirsch 20.49 D. F. Teeple ■_ 7.55 G. R. & I. Ry. Co. ..’ 40.76 C. & E. Ry. Co. ;..X1... 157.50 J. Brite ...... ‘ 9980 Wells Fargo Co y. 1-95 Electric Appliance Co 11.18 Sunday Creek Coal Co 69.46 Producers’ Coal Co. .......... 45.09 Essex Coal Co 31.35 George Keiser Co 147.44 Aphir Coal Co 84.83 P. J. Hyland «• 6.01 Ft. Wayne Electric Wks. 0 .. 27.57 A. C. Stone Co 44.40 National Meter a Co 6.15 Abe Stoneburner 6.00 Amos Biggs ..... 4.00 J. Ross 2-00 H. Bosse 2.00 Ed Green F. B. Goodrich Co. 250.00 Wm. Trltch ' 3<5 Schaub, Gottemoller & Co. , >.. 3.29 A. J. Bartlett 7.80 John Sprague ...; •• • 4-50 J. J. Swift 16 25 Geo. J. Henneford -• 1-85 Water Works pay roll 16.97 Evansville, Ind., Aug. 17—W. C. Helt former superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, who resigned to form the National Reform League, whose methods are opposed to those of the Ants-Saloon League, has issued a challenge for a debate with the Rev. E. S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, to take place in Evansville some time between September 21st and 30th. I

In his challenge the Rev. Mr. Helt forecasts a repetition of the lynching which occurred at Newark, Ohio, unless the Anti-Salon League ceases bringing prohibition upon the cities through the rural vote. In his letter to the Rev. Shumaker, mailed yesterday, he says in part: “There is an honest difference of opinion on the part of anti-saloon people as to the best methods of dealing with the traffic in its manifold relationship. “State and national prohibition probably will come stome time. A question of vital import is: Are the existing conditions in our country such as to make the successful enforcement of such a law possible? “After a careful and unbiased study and investigation of this question for months, I convinced, beyond all doubt, that they are not, and that if the temperance leaders continue to force prohibition upon our cities against their protest by the use of the rural vote, we will have a repetition, many times over, of the disgraceful lynching at Newark, Ohio, and be in danger of losing all the good that otherwise might be secured by having the law in the several states enacting it, repealed. “Believing this as thoroughly and conscientious!/ as I do, and knowing that you believe and advocate the pressing for statewide prohibition now, I hereby invite you to meet me in public debate to discuss the following question: “Resolved, That the social and political "conditions in our country are such as to make statewide, prohibition of our day impracticable and unworkable, especially in our cities.” 0 r Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 17—In fepiy to Helt’s challenge Rev. Shumaker said he W&s not willing to reply further than he believed that Helt had deserted to the brewers’ cause and the Anti-Saloon League has two detectives on the job to discover the causes. - in*;-ST'.wrij,- ■ "««."■ 0 — ‘ Today was a happy dfie for the members of the Magley family, when they held their annual family reunion at Robinson park, Fort Wayne. It was not only for the relatives who reside in this Vicinity, but included relatives from northern Indiana and Ohio cities, and the gathering was quite a large one. -They selected Fort Wayne as the meeting place owing to the fact that it was more centrally located, and could be more easily reached than Decatur. These reunions have been held for two or three years, and have proven of much interest. Those from here left on the 8:30 car and were to meet the other relatives on their arrival at the park. Well filled baskets were taken along and when dinner time came nothing was found wanting that goes to make up an oldfashioned picnic dinner. The entire day was spent at the park and many acquaintances were renewed. Those from this city were Jacob C. Magley and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Christe and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lewton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Peoples and family. From Monmouth: Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Magley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Magley and family; Mr. Houk of Williams; Ma. and and Mr. and Mrs. John Magley and family; r. Houk of Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Magley and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Magley and fam-, ily of Columbia City; Mrs. Elizabeth Magley and grandson, Lawrence, and also a daughter-in-law of Kenton. Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Harry-Christen of Fort Wayne. The republicans of Adams county are making arrangements for a big time here on Friday of next week, August 26th, at which time they will hold the county convention for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various colinty offices, and, for selecting delegates to the congressional convention, which meets at Bluffton August 30th to select an opponent to John A. M. Adair. On the date mentioned the county committee will meet at 9 o’clock a. m. to discuss such matters as may come up, and at 10 o’clock at tne court house the convention will be held. As an attraction it has ben arranged to have present a number of the state candidates and prominent workers, including State Chairman Lee, District Chairman Dr. J. S. Culbert of Portland; S. C. Ferrell of Shelbyville, candidate for superintendent of public instruction; Otis Gulley of Danville, candidate for secretary of state; Ed Fitzpatrick of Portland, candidate for clerk of the supreme Court, and perhaps Finley P. Mount of Crawfordsville, candidate

for attorney general. It is stated that a complete ticket will be nominated. It is also stated that the local committee has received assurances that some time during the campaign Senator Beveridge will be here to address the people of this section in his own behalf. ■ 'O ■ Attorneys Butcher &’ Armantrout filed a new case in court in which Mary Taylor asks a divorce from John E. Taylor. They were married September 2, 1909, less than a year ago, and lived together until May 26th last. The defendant is accused of cruel treatment, that April 23rd he struck his wife in such a manner that her thumb was that he cursed and threatened to kill her. On May 26th, last, he drove her away from home, after accusing her of robbing him. The plaintiff asks for a divorce, alimony in the sum of JSOO, and that her maiden name, Mary Nevil, be restored to her. The parties live at Geneva. , Real estate transfers: Nancy Hockenberry to Manerva J. McDaniel, 3 ; acres, Blue Creek tp., $550; Noah ; Merica to Lillian Merica, pt. outlor 90, Decatur, 3420; John D. Merica to •Thomas Durkin to John D. ; pt. outlot 90, Decatur, JI,OOO. Dore B. Erwin of this city and Wili liam T. Waggoner of*Monroe township • have been reappointed as notary’s public and‘have filed their bonds. i Miss Margaret Clark, deputy recordl er, has returned to her duties after a • two weeks’ vacation, spent with friends in various Ohio cities. o _ u, » ’ *“■ • Mrs. Ethel Snodgrass of Phoenix Ariz., who five weeks ago arrived lit the city for a visit with her brother, ' Charles Rinehart, and sister, Mrs. 1 Solomon Sheets, three miles west of ’ the city, is lying at the point of death 1 with typhoid fever, at the home of the lottery Two weeks ago last Sunday , she began to complain of the symptoms S which precede this sickness, but Ifti tie was thought about the Illness, as 1 it was not then considered serious, t The following Sunday she took to her > bed and since that time she has been I growing weaker, and now all hopes I of her recovery have been abandoned, i She is receiving the best of care and t treatment; but being a lady of large > stature and with her temperature • below normal, she seemed to obtain • no benefit Her husband arrived here > last Sunday to be at her bedside and [ is anxiously watching the autcome, > Charles Rinehart, the brother, paid I her a visit Tuesday evening, and ne i stated this morning that it was the I belief that she could not live through i the day. The day after Mrs. Snodgrass [ took her bed the eight-year-old son of • Mr. and Mrs. Sheets was also taken • sick with the same ailment, but his condition is not so serious. . o — On last Sunday about noon a South- ■ bound freight engine set fire to the , stubble field on the Hocker farm, one and one-half ifiiles south on the G. R. & I. railroad, which came near causing considerable damage. The fire spread to the Smith cemetery and thence to the Robert E. Smith farm. The section hands of Monroe were called out and with the assistance of neighbors, who gathered, soon had the ■ blaze under control by digging trenches. A deal was closed Monday with Chester Johnson of Decatur, whereby Lehman & Sprunger became sole owners of the handsome business block formerly owned by Johnson Bros. This firm is composed of two energetic and enterprising young business men, who, by strict attention, honest and square dealings, have built up an extensive and lucrative trade, and have won the confidence of the people in and around Monroe. The firm came to’this town over one year ago and are among the leading dealers in a large and selected stock o? merchandise. A deal is on foot here, and if it does not miss fire there will be a fine new business room built on the O. O. Hocker lot within a short time, to be occupied by an up-to-date restaurant and meat shop. Let ’er come. Monroe is big enough for all. The firm of Lichty Bros. & Com- ’ pany is moving into the handsome ' new business room and are now ready • to great their many customers in the . new quarters. The room is neat, . clean and has "all the up-to-the-min- \ ute improvements, and they can now

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show up their large stock of hardware, stoves, tinware and implements to a better advantage than heretofore. Drop in and see Jeff’s 10x12 smile, as he shows you through his new hardware emporium, of which Monroe may well feel proud. A large number of our citizens were at Decatur today to pay their respect to the memory of their friend and comrade, Abner Parrish, whose funeral they atended this afternoon. • Miss Harriet Mayer left this afternoon for Kendallville, where she will visit friends for the next two weeks. Joe Dentner, Chess Johnson and E. W. Johnson will leave for Gary, Ind, J Thursday morning, the former to accept a position as carpenter and the latter to visit a brother, R. O. Johnson, who is located at that place. C. W. Hocker, son and daughter of Elkhart, arrived at Monroe Tuesday evening in their large touring car to visit a short time with relatives. Joe Whisler and John Mayer drove to Decatur today and attended the funeral of Abner Parrish. Ask Glen Glancey what he knows about the cream question. James Johnson and family of Blufftop were guests of Levi Johnson .and family at this place Sunday. Henry Richard, who was brutally assaulted last Saturday morning by a couple of chicken thieves, is reported as getting better. The wounds which he received are slowly healing and it is expected that Henry will soon be able to be about again. g Gallogly & Peterson, the live insurance firm, will hereafter solicit business by means of a Decatur automobile. Tney purchased one of these handsome little cars from the Schafer Hardware company, local agents for the Decatur car, Tuesday evening and immediately took possession of one of • the newest cars. The Decatur is a great little car and no doubt within another year many of them will be in use over this’ section of the country. It can be bought complete, with top, lamps and windshield for less money than other cars not nearly so good. They have proven already that they will stand the racket and they will not be able to make cars as fast as they can sfell them next year. They already have completed the 1911 model and it is a beauty. The new truck which will be placed on. the market next year is one of the best in the land and will prove popular. The car is being improved rapidly and the new Decatur automobile factory will grow into a big concern one of these days. o COMPLAINS OF FUN ROWDIES. Mr. McLain Says He Has Been Assaulted and Abused. Henry McLain, one of the pioneer residents of this city, appeared before the city council Tuesday evening and asked some kind of protection against the boys and young men who constantly “jeer” and assault him. He told of several times when they had even thrown* stones at him. We do not believe that they do this with any purpose of hurting him, but they imagine it is full. Boys, you should be heartilyr»ashamed of yourselves. Mr. McLain xs a citizen here, entitled to all the protection of the laws and the council directed the marshal to watch out for such actions and cause the arrest of any One who does these things? Mr. McLain is not the only person thus abused and it is a disgrace upon the community that such things occur. It should immediately. o — ——■ MARRIED AT CELINA, OHIO. The Bride Was Formerly a Resident of This City. The marriage of Miss Magdalene Kuhn and Mr. Anson Wenning of Celina, Ohio, occurred yesterday morning at 7 o’clock at the Catholic churcn at that place. The bride formerly resided in this city, having attended school here. She is a most excellent young lady, of pleasing appearance. The groom is a hustling young business man. Mrs. Julia Colchin, a sister of the bridfc, was present at the wedding. The many Decatur friends of the happy young couple extend to them the best of wishes for their future.