Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 17, Decatur, Adams County, 27 April 1911 — Page 1

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Lo» Angeles. Cal., April 26—(Special to pally Democrat)—Heavily shackled to detectives, John J. McNamara and John and James McGanigal arrived here at noon today. They stepped from the Sante Fe train at the outskirts of the city and were rushed to jail In an automobile. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., April 26—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Detective William J. Burns today appeared before the grand Jury investigating the finding of dynamite in the building in which the offices of John J. McNamara were located. He was before the grand jury about fifteen minutes, but was not examined, Prosecutor Baker stating that he was not ready for Burna’ evidence. On coming out of the room, Burns and Herman Newman, head of the salvage corps, and a McNamara sympathizer, narrowly avoided a personal encounter. Los Angeles. Cal., April 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Judge Hilton of Denver, retained by the defense, announced today that the first step in the trial of McNamara and McGanigal. would be to seek a change of venue from Los Angeles, on the grounds that the city is prejudiced against the accused. The three prisoners are expected to arrive here this afternoon. They will be allowed at once to consult with Judge Hilton and will probably be arraigned tomorrow. District Attorney Frederick says he is ready for trial, but will await the convenience of the defense. Needles. Cal., April 26 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —McNamara and the McGanigals, on Sante Fe train No. 3. passed through here early today. The prisoners were heavily shackled and guarded by detectives, six of wrom carried rifles.

Potted ferns and living, blooming plants, made the parlors of the Methodist church an attractive and homelike place Tuesday evening for the reception tendered the new pastor, (lie Rev. Semans, and family, who come here from Kendallville to take charge of the Methodist pastorate at this place. The reception was given under the auspices of the Epworth League and there were throngs and throngs of people, not only from the Methodist congregation, but from all the churches of the city, who attended to extend greetings to the pastor and family. In the receiving line with the Rev. and Mrs. Seman, were the Mesdames G. H. Myers, J. D. Hale, J. C. Tritch, W. J. Myers and others of the congregation. Following the opening of the reception a short program of music and addresses was given. A vocal solo by Mrs. I. O. Sellemeyer, with piano accompaniment by Miss Frances Merryman; a vocal solo by Miss Cecil Andrews, with piano accompaniment by Miss Cecelia Andrews, and a piano d et by Miss Nellie Nichols and Miss Florine Edwards, were musical numbers well received. The greeting on behalf of the church was extended by C. L. Walters in a well-worded address, the greeting of the ministerial association was extended by the Rev. D. O. Wise, and that of the other churches of the city, by C. J. Lutz. All the addresses abounded in words of cordial and sincere greeting, with here and \here a word of sparkling wit, that took away the least, last lingering degree of iormality. J. C. Tritch, president of the Epworth League, presided. Following the program given, Rev. Seman responded in a pleasing way to the welcome given him and his family. During the course of his talk, he remarked that it was in this church twelve years ago at the conference held here at that time that he was ordained an elder, his father, and the late Bishop Andrews assisting in the ceremony of the ordination, and that his return to this place as pastor was a return to a place of tender memory. The evening closed with a general intermingling and plenty of good oldfashioned Methodist hand-shaking that promotes the good feeling of fellowship. During the evening from one of the booths, presided over by m(ss Vera Myers and Miss Florence Myers, wafers and sherbet - ————— Miss Annette Moses, librarian, has a work of considerable magnitude on hand at present, tms being the placing of a set of 600 sheets of revision . matter for 1911 in the new Nelson i Perpetual loose-leaf encyclopedia pur-1 chased in 1910 for the library. ’’Each year the books are revised, and kept | strictly up-to-date. The nevf*. leaves

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sent are put in the place of the old ones and this means the unlocking of the books, and the old leaves taken out and replaced by the new ones. Ihe new 600 just received includes nearly 2,000 changes, and contains matter on the Andes tunnel and railway, Atlantic Fisheries Arbitration, The New York State Barge Canal, for which nearly 1100,000,000 has been appropriated, Postal Savings Banks and National Parks. The librarian's report for the month from March 24th to April 24th shows a growth in library affairs. 1 he number of books on the shelves is 4716, and the number issued during the month, 1600. Os these 785 ■ were for juveniles, 671 for adults and | 141 classified. The daily average i circulation was 65, the highest daily 'circulation 91, and the lowest 37. The May magazines are on the reading tables and the reference ’ w’ork is heavy. Among others, the Euterpean society committees are preparing their studies for 1911-1912, hoping to have it outlined before the close of the present season. | o To the already excellent line of Decatur physicians two more have been 1 added. Dr. Flavien of Peru and Dr. R. J. Clark of Fairmount, Ind., who have already opened their headquarters in the Allison building, just over the iTeeple, Brandyberry & Peterson ! clothing store. They will treat cases l of only deep-seated and chronic naI ture and far many years past have worked up a practice in a number of j cities, and with offices located in the ■ following places: Peru, Anderson, Tipton, Huntington. Rochester, Al- ! bany, and from now on with Decatur I added to the list. Dr. Flavien is the 1 specialist in charge of Dr. Clark, general manager. They have already be--1 gun practice here and a number of pai tients were waiting for treatment st lan early hour this morning. They ' were to have opened for business several days previous, but owing to their ' fixtures not arriving could not go ahead as they wished. Thgir perma--1 nent headquarters are at Peru, but from now on w'V be established here where they will be glad to meet, and 'in any way help those afflicted with 'chronic disease of any nature.

Indianapolis, Ind., April 26 —Only eleven of the thirty-six interurban lines in Indiana declared dividends during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1910, according to the annual report of the Indiana railroad commission, which has just been issued. The total dividends declared amounted to ■ $505,154, distributed as follows: Fort Wayne, Van Wert & Lima, $50,000 (5 per cent); Fort Wayne & Springfield, $12,317; Gary & Interurban, $8,847.50 (1 per cent; Indianapolis & Northwestern, $22,500 (5 per cent); Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern, common, $55,071.84 (9.08 per cent); preferred. $30,000 (5 per cent); Kokomo. Marion & Western, common, $25,000 (2% per cent); preferred, $6,000.00 (6 per cent; Louisville & Northern Lighting company, $12,389.44; Louisville & Southern Indiana, $7,345.77; Terre Haute Traction & Light company, $60,000 (3 per cent); Union Traction company, common, $125,000 (1 2-3 per cent); preferred. $50,000 (5 per cent); Winona Traction company $4,669.99 (6 per cent.) From this can be seen that the Ft. Wayne & Springfield is considered in the list of eleven, and although not declaring as large a dividend as some it has been doing a great deal more than the majority of them. They have done well considering the short length of their line, giving to the stockholders the amount which they could allow at the end of the year last June, namely one per cent, or $12,317 dollars, thus showing their appreciation, and in return render to their stockholders the surplus which their business would permit. Another plain drunk was arraigned late Tuesday night in Mayor Teeple’s court, ne giving the name of John Jones, true name unknown, but acknowledged that he was a business man of one of our neighboring Ohio towns. He entered the car of the Ft. Wayne & Springfield line at Fort Wayne Tuesday evening and on the trip to Decatur became sick from an overdose of booze and proceeded to muss up the car. He was held by the conductor and at the station here was haned over to the authorities and placed iff jail. He demanded a trial and was brought before the mayor who found him guilty and assessed a fine of SI.OO find costs, which amounted to the usual $ll.OO. He was unable to pay the fine but was allowed to get a bond, which he

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did. He returned to his home on an evening train. o In the death of Mrs. William Huff man, which occurred Tuesday evening at 5:15 o’clock, Kirkland township has lost one of its pioneer ladies, ever greatly loved and esteemed. Mrs. Huffman suffered an attack of pneumonia last Wednesday, and owing to her advanced age of seventy years, four months and seventeen days, she was unable to withstand the ravages of this diseace that so often proves fatal to one of even younger years and stronger vitality. Mrs. Huffman’s maiden name was Catherine Zimmerman. She was born in Pennsylvania, but came to this county when but fourteen years of age and has made it her home since. In young womanhood s b e was married to William Huffman and the family has long been numbered among the best of Kirkland township. The aged husband survives, also the following children: Mrs. E. Fritzinger, Mrs. William Fansler, Mrs. Robert Gregory of this city: Mrs. Otto Oberlin of Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs. Ed Johnson, Mrs. William Meyers of Preble; Franklin Huffman, at home, and Henry Huffman of Hammond. Mrs. Huffman was the last one of her family of brothers and sisters. she having but one half-brother living—William Robinold—of Craigj ville. Mrs. Huffman's death causes I grievous sorrow not only to her family and the immediate relatives and friends, but to the entire community. The funeral will be held Sunday morning, the procession leaving the home at 10 o'clock, sun time, for the Beery church, where the Rev. L. C. Hessert, pastor of the Decatur German Reformed church, will conduct the services. Interment will take place in Maplewood cemetery.

The Blue Creek ditch case drags slowly along, and more than one sleepy official's head droops now and then. The only notation made on the entry docket in this case in the past few days is simply “evidence heard.’’ Judge Merryman left this morning for Fort Wayne, where he will act as special judge. Matters will be taken up further in the review of the judgment for the annulment of marriage in the case of Hoffman vs. Hoffman, in which unsound mind when the marriage took place is alleged. Just a half week longer to pay the spring installment of taxes before adding the delinquent penalty. People are realizing this and today saw a grand rush to the treasurer's office to part with the coin. At 10 o'clock SIO,OOO had been taken in this morning. The Indiana Pipe Line company is the heaviest tax payer in the county, parting with about SB,OOO each half year. The Erie railroad is next, with $6,000 semi-annually, and the G. R. & I. railroad third, with a halfyear installment of $5,000. Etta Heffner, guardiafi of Frances Kessler, filed inventory and current report. The report of the sale of personal property in the guardianship of Perry F. Miller, person of unsound mind, was made by the guardian, Aaron Bricker, and approved and the sale confirmed. In the matter of the estate of Minnie D. Niblick, the petition for the sale of real estate heretofore filed by C. S. Niblick, administrator, was granted, the sale to be private after due notice. Finding was made for the Old Adams County bank, which holds a mortgage lien of $2,090 on said property. Upon the default of the defendants, afcd suggestion of the minority of Omar J., Milred C. and Harold W„ R. C. Parrish was appointed guardian ad litem and filed answer; the appraisement was also filed, as was an additional bond, which was approved. Peterson & Moran are attorneys for Minerva A. Meyers et al. in a partition case against George Chronister et al. County Clerk J. P. Haefling was at Geneva this afternoon, calling on his old friend, Representative Jacob Butcher, who is in poor health. • Real estate transfers: James Kirkendall et al. to Joshua Burkhead, 26 1-3 acres, Washington tp., $2666; James Kirkendall et al. to Henry Sanders, 22 acrdg. Washington tp., $1980; Trustees M. R. E. cemetery to Jerry Liechty, lot 212 M. R. E. ceme-

tery, *3O; George Slmison et al. to John Slmison, part lot 26, Berne, *1426. o ■ ■■■ French Lick, Ind., April 26—(Special to DaJly Democrat) —Charging that gambling is being conducted on a more extensive scale than at any time during the past year, the reform element has called a mass meeting for next Sunday. It is asserted that as high as 500 people have been admitted to the gambling parlors of Brown's hotel in a single evening during the past week. Chicago, Hl., April 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Driving to the jewelry store of Edward Alberti in an automobile today, three men held up Alberti, his son and a salesman named Abe Strauss, and escaped with between 125,000 and *50,000 worth of jewelry and *3OO in cash, which they took from the safe. Cleveland, Ohio, April 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat I —When the grand jury reports this afternoon on the probe into the alleged rebating in Ohio, it is reported that one of the biggest railroad men in the country and several lesser railroad men and steel trust officials will be indicted. Washington, D. C., April 26—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Taft left this morning for New York where he will till a naif-dozen engagements. After becoming a member of the Military Order of Foreign Wars, this afternoon, he will go to his brother's home. Tonight he will deliver an address at the opening of the industrial exposition for the blind. o COVINGTON WEDDING. t

Announcements of the wedding of Miss May Overman of Covington, Ky , to Mr. Joseph Dressman, also of that city, were received in the city this morning, stating that the wedding occurred Tuesday morning at the Mother of God Catholic church. Miss Overman enjoys a wide acquaintance here, and is also related to many, and on several occasions visited here during the summer seasons. The Cincinnati Enquirer today contained the following concerning the marriage: “The wedding of Joseph Dressman and May Overman, daughter of Henry Overman, of the firm of the H. Schleutker Wholesale Grocery company, were married yesterday morning at the Mother of God church byRev. Henry Tappert. After the ceremonies a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, 40 West Sixth street, and the couple left for a trip through Kentucky. They received many presents. JOHN ELZEY FAMILY MOVES. John Elzey, who for a number of years has been a resident of this city has sold his residence property on West Monroe street to Mrs. Rachel Mallonee, who will take possession of the same next week. Mr. Elzey and family are planning to go to Michigan to make their home, as they think the climate and especially the water will be more agreeable to the health of Mr. Elzey. Mrs. Mallonee came to this city several months ago from her farm north of Decatur, where she had resided since her marriage. For some months she had been looking for a desirable residence to purchase for her permanent home here, and her choice is an excellent one. O RECEIVES SI,OOO CHECK. Clyde Rice of the local Modern Woodmen fraternity, Tuesday received from the headquarters of the Woodmen insurance department, a check for SI,OOO, payable to Mrs. Rosa Presdorf, this being the amount of the insurance carried in this order by her son, the late Deputy Sheriff Albert Presdorf. Mr. Presdorf was a member of the lodge a very short time. o MOVING FROM BERNE. Lewis Gehrig of Herne who has been acting in the capacity of manager at the P. W. Smith saw mill since the death of Mell Rice, who held that position for many years, is making arrangements for the moving of his family to this city and will occupy the Dr. C. S. Clark property on Eighth street, recently- vacated by Ed Kintz ■ ■ — 1 ' 11 ■■—■<>*• —■■—■ill Mrs. P. H;. Wagner went to Fort Wayne this morning.

OLO FASHIONED BARN ROOFING Henry Weber and wife, prominent residents of Root township, had a festive day at their farm today when they entertained their neighbors and families at a quilting bee and an oldfashioned barn roofing party. About fifty-eight were entertained at dinner and supper today. The day was a most happy one for all. — - OF MAIL. New Time Cards Being Placed by City Mail Carriers. New time cards, showing the time of the collection of the mall by the city carriers are being placed on all the mail boxes, showing tbe following schedule: Regular days, 6:30, 7:45, 11 a. m.; 3:00, 4:00 p. m.; Sundays, 7:00 a. ra.; 4:00 p. m.; holidays, 6:30 a. in., 4:00 p. m. ENUMERATORS COMPLETE WORK Os Taking Census of City’s School Children. Frank Mills and Albert Sellemeyer have completed the annual task of taking the enumeration of the children of Decatur of school age, having done the work in about ten days. Frank Mills had the First and Third wards and Mr. Sellemeyer the Second. The result has not yet been reported, but Mr. Mills stated that in the Third ward, the census will exceed that of last year by about thirty. The total of the canvas has not yet been figured.

ROSES FROM MISSOURI. Mrs. R. E. Gilpen and Mrs. Harriet Gilpen received today a box of roses and other out door flowers from Mr. and Mrs. Wash Gilpen of Cardwell, Mo., which go to show that they have not been having the winter blasts that we have here. The Gilpens left for Cardwell more than a year ago and like their new home very much, and from all reports are enjoying good health and prosperity. TO SOUTH DAKOTA. Eli Sprunger left today for Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he will transact some business pertaining to the firm of Frisinger & Sprunger, of which he is a member. He will be gone a week or so, during which time he will see to some buying and selling which required his attention. o HAVE PICTURE TAKEN. Eight Children of Limenstall Family Assemble For Family Group. An incident of rare occurrence took place Tuesday when eight sisters assembled at the Moser studio for a group picture, something that- has not occurred here for many a day. Most of them have been married and are doing for themselves, and the coming together on last Saturday was for several days of pleasure to be spent at the Limenstall family homestead and was a scene not witnessed except on special occasions The group was composed of Mrs. P. Helmrick, Mrs. Will Bnrman and Mrs. August Limenstall of Kirkland township; Catherine Limenstall of Garrett: Mrs. Wesley Hoewrctway, Wells Co.; Lena Limenstall of Corona; Mrs. Sadie Straub, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Milton Huffman of Preble. The pleasant time enjoyed at the gathering of Tuesday is one that may not happen for many years, and the event will be one long remembered. ■' ' —-« AT THE SALE BARNS. The employees are putting on the finishing touches, preparatory to the opening of the sale Thursday morning at which time the company will begin to offer the stock which is listed for sale. There will be about two hundred head sold this time and in looking over the bunch one can only w-onder, where the buyers can find so many good horses in so short a time. There is expected a large crowd of farmers and the usual number of buyers are already here. Only two more sales will be held after this one and they are making arrangements to make these two the banner sales of the season. o_ The Root tow-nship local option election will be held Friday of this week. The first talk of the results was heard today. Opinion seems to be divided.

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ON TRIP TO EUROPE. Brother of Mrs. J. 8. Boyers Stops Off Here Enroute. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Mmwon of (,'hainpaign, HL, stopped off here last evening for a short visit with his sister, Mrs. J. S. Boyers, Mr. and Mrs. Musson being enroute to Europe where they will enjoy a six months’ visit at the principal places of interest, among them being a visit to the old home of their grandparents in England. J. S. COLCHIN IMPROVEMENTS The building on Monroe street occupied by the J. S. Colchln candy, fruit and ice cream store, is being improved, the paper hangers being at work today. When completed it will be a very attractive place. Mr. Colchin moved into this building recently from the Boknecht building across the way, which is now occupied b. the Andrews saloon. Q —.... WORK ON MAGLEY PIKE. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Putnam arrived Wednesday a. m. from Van Wert, 0., and left on the 10 o’clock car for the north part of the county where Mr. Putnam will be engaged in work. Mr. Putnam is a contractor and has secured the contract for the building of the Magley pike, beginning work today. This road is three miles long and Mr. Putnam stated the w’ork would be pushed through as soon as possible. He is in nee of teams and men and the “no work” excuse is no good these days. HAS STRONG FOUNDATION

Following Article Will Convince the Public Where to Buy. A building erected on a weak foundation is likely to cause trouble. In the same way it may be said that a suit of clothes made of a part cotton fabric is sure to give unsatisfactory wear. By starting with the best fabrics for a foundation and all the other materials carefully selected, you have like “The Deacon's One-Hoss Shay," a garment that will stand hard wear and give satisfaction. This is the kind that is sold by Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. o RED MEN MEETING The local Red Men's lodge will hold an enjoyable meeting tonight at which time the degrees will be conferred on several candidates who are elected to membership in the order. A royal good time will be had by the team and other business of importance demands the attention of ever} - Red Man. o B. CLARK HYDE IS RELEASED. (United Press Service.) Kansas City, Mo., April 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Dr. B. Clark Hyde was released from jail here today under ball pending his trial for the murder of Colonel Swope. Hyde has been in jail nearly a year. Mrs. Fannio Cote returned at noon from Toledo, w’here she attended the funeral o her cousin, Allen DeVilbiss, Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was large!' attended and the floral emblems tt : most profuse seen there in years, even cabs being necessary to convey them. Mr. DeVilbiss was very popular and one of the features of the scales which he invented are now* used in practically every scale made. ■ ■ o The mail carriers of Fort Wayne have gotten busy the past few days and are endeavoring to secure sufficient signatures from the business men and other residents of that city so as to have the postofllce close on Sunday, as many of the surrounding cities have done recently. So far they have been quite successful and believe that with a little more work they will be on the safe side to send in their list to be considered by the postmaster general. Miss Velma Daniels, teacjier in the Geneva schools, who came home to spend Sunday, was unable to return to her work at Geneva till today on account of glandular swelling of the neck. She is showing improvement, however, at present. Tuesday her pupils sent her two dozen carnations • with their greetings and wishes that she might soon recover. This morning she returned to Geneva, as this is the closing week of school and she was obliged to be present at the examinations.

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