Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 206, Decatur, Adams County, 8 September 1903 — Page 1

VOLUME 1

CASES SET FOR TRIAL Judge Erwin Makes Dates for the Term.

DIVORCE SUIT TRIED Circuit Court is Busy Today. Record of the Business as Transacted.- Getting Down to Business. The second day of court convened at the regular hour this morninc and quite a little business was trans acted. The first case of the term was heard being the divorce case of Sarah Largent vs Joseph Largent, no decision being rendered as Judge Erwin will consider what disposition to make of the children. Cases were set for the trial as follows: State vs Mathias Shaffer. Monday, Sept. 2'. State vs Otty B >lds and George W. Bolds, Monday Sept. 2 s . State vs Robert M. Pelham,Monday BOND SALE. Old Adams County Bank Buys Bonds. Money Thus Provided Will Build the Two St. Marys Township Macadam Roads.

Another evidence of the worth and stability of our local bank was demonstrated when the Old Addams County Bank bagged the bonds for lioth St. Marys township macadam roads, the same tieing offered to the highest bidder by Treasurer Voglcwede Bids were recordered by Campbell. Mild <V '", of Indianapolis, First National and Old Adams County banks of this city. The latter's bid was 111.''’ and <164.22 premium on the south roads, and 115,240 the $17..>26 pre tnium on the notrh road. This was the best bid and Treasurer Voglewedc awarded the bonds on this bid. We have before spoken with considerable pride about the ability of our local banks in handling such blocks of business, and we feel that we can reiterate these statements without fear of their becoming chestnutty. It is seldom now that outside bond brokers can or do offer as much for this kind of papei. as does our local bankers. It shows their strength and gives them a stability they could get in no other way. It shows well for the business in terests of our city in which every one is interested Reheasal tonight for Wrong Made Right” at the usual place. Important business matters wi be discussed and all interested urged to be present.

THE I )AILY I )EMOCRAT.

Sept., 28. Milwaukee ave., State Bank vs Anson Van Camp, Tuesday Sept. 29. State Life Ins.. Co., vs R. (). Johnson, Monday Oct. 19. Decatur National Bunk vs Steve Longenberger et al Wednesday, Sept. 30. Joseph Ellsworth vs Clover Leaf railway, Monday Oct. 12. Jacob E. Martin vs Mary B. Fravel, Friday October Ist. Samantha Cassel vs Joseph D. Bee r y, luesday, Oct. 13. Adam Cupler et al vs John J. Black, Friday Oct. 9. Preston E. Warner ex parte, Thursday, October 15. F. E. Feltz vs W. S. Smith, Wednesday October 21. Asa S. Brown vs Empire & American Glycerine Co., Monday Oct. 26. Alfred Baumgartner vs Cora Baumgartner, Monday, September 21. Phillip Koos vs Phillip Koos, adm'r,Friday Sept. 11. Other business was transacted as follows: Sarah E.Largent vs Joseph Largent, divorce, submitted and taken under adivsement. Troy Huey, ditch proceeding, commission ordered to make report September 14. William Deering & Co. vs Harry Imboden et al. finding for plaintiff for |S7. Grace Haughton et al -’s Israel Bender et al appearance of Teeple for defendant and waiver of issue. Charles M. France vs Louisa R. France, demurer filed. Michael Meßrien vs George H. Kelley, motion that plaintiff separate complaint into paragraphs. Commissioners’ Court. In commissioner’s court today ' licenses to retail liquor were granted to John Weger of Linn Grove, Edward Johnson and C. W. Bok:acht of this city. Requisition was made of record for supplies at the county asylum, and an acceptance of the West Jefferson macadam road, which was completed sometime ago. The balance of the day was taken up in allowing bills.

AWFUL RIOT Seven Christians Killed and Many Wounded. FEDERAL GRAND JURY HAS RETURNED SEVEN MORE INDICTMENTS. Special to the pally Democrat. Washington, D. C. Sept B—The federal grand jury has returned seven indictments in the postal cases. The names of those indicted have not been divulged. Special to Dally Democrat. Washington, I). C. Sept. H—The state department has received a cablegram from Minister Irishman, telling of a fierce riot at Bicrnt yesterday in which seven Christians were killed and many injured. The houses of the Christians wore pilliaged by the soldiers and a general panic is on. Admiral Gotten is ranking an investigation.

DECATUR, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1903.

HE DESERTED HER Florence Schnepp Wants a Divorce. Her Husband Sent Her Home and Then Went to Michigan She Claims. Attorney Shafer Peterson filed a new case in court today, a divorce suit, the parties thereto hailing from Union township. The case is entitled Florence R. Schnepp vs Lenard W. Schnepp and the complaint says they were married February Ist, 1902 and lived together until April 27, 1903; that on that day Mr. Schnepp gave his wife $1.60 and sent her to the home of her foster father, Lafayette Gaunt two miles distant presumably for a visit, promising to call for her three days after. He failed to appear and Mrs. Schnepp went home anyway. She found her household goods heaped in a bed room and was ordered by her husbands relatives to move. Her husband had gone to Michigan. He'returned after a time but refused to see or speak to her and to furnish anything toward her support. She asks a divorce and that her former name, Florence R. Horshman lx> restored and for all other proper releif.

NEGROES LEAVE. Only Experienced Workmen Remain and Five Have Gone. The last inventory shows that but four negroes remain of the nine who came to this city to work on the streets. Five of the colored visitors returned from whence they came last night partly of their own accord and partly at the d irection of thier employer H. P. Streicher. The four who reaimned are experienced workmen and are indispensable to the contractor. At the present time they are working at common labor but can soon be used in curb setting cushion making and paving. Mr. Streicher states that hi is not looking for trouble but must protect his rights and so long as l e does not infringe on the contract by which he is bound he cannot be blamed.

BEGIN WORK. Brick-Layers Are Building the Center Wall. John Bollinger, contractor for the brick work on the Allison-Studa-baker block beagn work this merning on the first real work of rebuilding the beautiful block. They will be busy for the first two or three days in building the center wall in the basement, getting it ready for the earjienters to lay joists when the projier time comes. After contractor Hollinger completes this part of the job he will be through for a short time until brick and other material arrives. He is also building a new school house in the south part of this township known as the Washington. Told by Bulletin. The results of the South Whitley ball games were first announced by bulletin at the Democrat office last evening and for several hours the street was crowded with enthusiastic Decatur fans who read the 1 and 0 with incredible looks. Some asserted that it could not have been a nine inning game and little did they suspect t’ ‘■hose two figures fold of one of . .v best games that had ever been played at South Whitley. ,

PETITION IGNORED. City Council Decided This Morning Not to Change Monroe Street. The city council went into extra j sessional ten o'clock this morning 'O consider a petition wlr n had ! been presented to them last evening. The document asked that Monroe street west of Fourth street be constructed 34 feet wide instead of 40 which is the width established in the plans and specifications. The j petition was signed by a number j of property holders who had the ar- j tide drawn up fearing that by making the street forty feet wide their shade trees would be destroyed. At the council meeting a motion was made to consider the petition but it was lost failing even to I get a second. NEW FEATURE. Grain Men Show Their Enterprise. Will Display Samples of the Official Grades of Grain at Great Northern Fair. We are informed by E. L. Carroll, one of our up-to-date grain merchants that with the assistance of the Niblick Grain Co., and the Berne Grain and Hay Co., they have secured than exhibit of grain and seeds as established by the Toledo produce exchange which the chief inspector has promised him he would furnish. He requests that every farmer see the samples which will make them better judges : of the requirements of the different grades. Having spent his life since I boy-hood in buying and raising I grain Mr. Carroll states that from experience of seed wheat especially, to produce a half better quality and a fourth better yield. Having a made a study of the raising of grain and thedifferenoes raising between the farmer and elevator man’s understanding as he feels their interests I are mutual and al>o states that he I has a at considerable exiiense placed . in his elevator a large machine for I recleaning grain for sowing sor 1 market and that it is the only ma- ■ chine in the country so arranged. Since Mr. Carroll takes 1 his interest in the welfare of our produce 1 we think his efforts worthy of the assistance of every farmer. INFORMAL DANCE. Entre Nous Entertain Royally at Their Clnb Rooms. The Entre Nous Club gave one of this season's first informal dances at their club rooms last evening. It was in no sense an opening dance but was certainly a successful ’ event, and a treat to all present. A jolly crowd of twenty couple was on the floor at nine o'clock, and none were the least bit tired when the home waltz was played. True Fristoe and Med Miller furnished piano and drum music and both are artists in their line. The hull was appropriately decorated with j the club colors and electric fans about the rooms served to cool the dancers. The club members did themselves credit as entertainers, and last evening’s affair, is only an additional pr<x>f, if such be necessary that the Entre Nous boys are among the “best people on earth.” Out of town guets were Misses Alice David, Monroeville, Maud Conner, Marion, and Richard Vesey of Fort Wayne.

THEY ELECT OFFICERS Annual Election of Citizens Telephone Company.

EXCITING CONTEST Condition of Company Gratifying. John W. Tyndall, F. M. Schirmeyer, E. X. Ehinger, Henry Hite and John Baker Directors. The annual election of five~’directors for the Citizens' Telephone Com pany was on tap last night at the ; office of F. M. Schirmeyer. The meeting was largely attended and spirited throughout. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were first read and approved. These reports certainly displayed a gratifying condition, showing a plant valuation to exceed $23,000 and a

A STOCK SALE. Fred Reppert Completes Arrangements. Will Hold Big Commission Sale on Last Half Day of the Fair. Arrangements were completed I yesterday between Auctioneer Fred Reppert and the Great Northern Indiana Fair Association for Ins big commission stock sale to be held , at the fair grounds on Friday | afternoon, the last half day of the fair. Any one having stock on ( exhibition can offer it for sale to the ( highest bidder and the event promises to be an important one for farm- ( ers and stock men. Only a limited ( amount of stock can be sold during ( the afternoon and as Fred already has quite a list he requests that any , i one desiring to enter their stock in , I the sale do so as (soon as possible. ■. 1 This feature is certainly a great idea as it gives the buyer and the seller the greatest opportunity of I his life. Those who wish to sell j may do so and flu l buyer will know he is getting a high grade of stock. The Euterpeans. The first regular meeting of the Euterpeans after the vacation will lie held on Sept 17, 1903. This change in the time will give the •' program committee, some of whom have just returned from their vaca- 1 tion, another week for preparation | J and will also allow us to miss Fair f week. The place of meeting will ' lie announced later. This change ' of time and this notice is given by ' the president of the sections, grand 1 master being absent from the city ’ and we believe will best conceive 1 the interests of the fraternity. Mrs. 1 Nachtrieb, Dr. Neptune, Dr. Beards- * ley. i

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revenue for the lust year’s business that should make every stockholder feel the importance that is fast being attained in the business and telephone world by the local Citizen's Telephone Company. The report of Manager Bryson showed a phenominal growth and an administration of thrift, enterprise and economy. The election was a I close and interesting contest made so by the adopted rule that the one elected must receive a majority of all the votes cast. The board as eleced is John W. Tyndall. F. M. Schirmeyer, E. X. Ehinger, Henry Hite and John Baker, ull mighty good business men and who will proceed to put into full force and effect the same business methods that has made the Citizen s Company a strong local oragnization, and the plant one of the best telephone systems in the country. Owing to the absence of Henry Hite who is at West Baden, the newly elected board have not yet met for organization and the election of officers. They will no doubt attend to this within a few days and then the administration of the newly elected will begin. What changes, if any. they will inaugurate are not at the present time known.

LOOKING FOR RELICS. World’s Fair Managers Want to Move Vincennes to St. Louis. The St. Louis managers of the Exposition that is to be given there next year are interesting themselves in a project to have a display made i of the relics of the days when IndiI ana was a territory, and they have taken the matter up with the Indiana Fair Commissioners to see what cun lie done along this line. The St. Louis managers have their eyes j on the reilcs now at Vincennes and \ want an exhibit made of them at I the fair. In a letter received at ! the fair headquarters here today from St. Louis it is pointed out that in a historical way Vincennes is really the connecting link between the orginal colonies and the Louisiana purchase. George Rogers Clark s victories in the Northwest with Vincennes as center made the acquisition of the territory west of the Mississippi possible. This in termediate historical stop should lie represented at St. Louis by a display, the managers think. The old territorial government building at Vincennes still stands. The St. Louis managers are after it to have it removed there. An ancient hand fire engine over fifty years old is also at Vincennes and the St. Louis people are asking that it, too be sent as an exhibit to the fair. FAMILY DINNER. Mrs. Rice Celebrates Her Eightieth Birthday. Mrs. Francis Rice will lie eighty years old tomorrow and the event will be celebrated by a grand family reunion and picnic at Steele’s park. A big old fashioned dinner will le served at noon and all the family relatives have been invited. Mother Rice is one of the best known old ladies of the county and her hundreds of friends congratulate her on her good health, still retained at the four score mark. May tomorrows event be a happy one and may she live to celebrate many more anniversaries.