Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 6 February 1904 — Page 1

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ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH Mrs. Titus Ernst Victim of Asthma

SICK BUT FEW MINUTES Was in Good Health Yesterday Attack of Asthma, Coupled With Heart Trouble, Caused Her Death. At nine forty five last evening after only fifteen minutes illness death claimed Mrs. Titus Ernst of this city. For some time past Mrs. Ernst has been afflicted with Asthma which on several occasions had caused her some worry and inconvenience by choking, and although she had been treating this disease for some time was unable to be cured and it was a severe attack of this and also an attack of heart failure that caused her quick demise. She was up and about the house all day yesterday apparently in the best of spirits and did all of her house work herself. After she had eaten her sup per, washed th<* dishes and taken her youngest child and placed her A GOOD BOY Claude Webb Said to Hold a Good Hand at Home. 1 harles Webb, the young man arrested here the other day on a warrant issued at Decatur and charging him with the theft of a suit of clothes was acquitted of the charge and he returned to Fort Wayne yesterday. Marshal Cordna. of Decatur came after Webb on Thursday. He offered to release Webb if the latter would settle or the suit but Superintendent < ior~ line would allow no such proceed ing. Webb was tried immediately after arriving Decatur but no evidence was found against him save that the suit disappeared at the same time he left. Webb has never been in serious trouble and he is known as a hard working young man. He has relative' in Fort Wayne and is well known here. —Fort Wayne Journal Gazette While here the young man was frequently intoxicated and paid one fine for fighting.

SET FOR TRIAL Bowtrj y$ City of Decatur Will be Heard Monday, February 15. The case of John JS. Bower- Vs ♦he City of Decatur and the officials of same has l>een set for trial be fore Judge Smith of Portland a week from Monday and is expected to go to trial at tlmt time. This is the suit brought to collect jiaynient for the construction of jElm sheet •ewer about |IB,OOO being involved. The plaintiff is represented by 1* D. Heller & Son, K. 8. Peterson. •LT. Merryman and C’olerick. and France of Fort Wayne. The case is a very important one and the re «Ult will be awaited with interest

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lin bed she returned down stairs ' and had just seated herself in a rocking chair when she was attack ed with a sudden choking spell of Asthma. The members of the family at once applied all the remedies that they had used on former similar occasions, and these not doing her any good they at once telephoned to Dr. J. S. Boyers who hastened to her and arrived at the house in a short time but before he could do anything for her, she had given up her spirit to her Maker, she was tenderly laid on the | bed and the immediate attention of J the doctor was directed toward ether members of the family who were prostrated over their terrible loss. Mrs. Ernst was fifty [our years of age and an earnest church member having in her early girlhood days committed her soul to her God. She was a member of the Methodist church of this city ■and was always faithful and tireless ; worker; and the family have net ' only lost a loveing mother and faithful wife, but the church has lost one of its most faithful members. The whole city is grieved at the family’s loss and all that faithful friends can do is being done for the immediate family. She leaves a husband, five daughters and three sons to mourn their loss. The funeral services will be held from the Methodist church, Monday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. J. C. White officiating. The reI mains may be viewed at the Ernst home from 2 to 4:30 o'clock Sunday 'afternoon. Interment at Maple I wood cemetery. FOOLISH REQUEST Newspapers Should Not Hold Up the General News. Scarcely a day passes but some newspaper receives a request from some person to withold something from the pubilo. Such requests are to say the least, annoying. It is a function of die newspaper to keep the patrons informed on current (•vents. If thieves are abroad, the announcement of thier depredations may cause some ]>erson to take proper precautions and lock up his valuables. If any swindlers are working in the vicinity thejstatement of their plan in the paper serves to put people "n their guard. Such things are not published merely to create excitment or to satisfy some one’s curiosity, but for the good they may do. On the other .hand people who are always asking that something lie kept from the paper, will ten chances to one. roast the reporter for not publishing someting that happens to his neighbor. Look the matter from all standpoints and yon will never make the request again. Methodist Services. Sunday School. ’ The Sabbath in Uajieinauni. Mark 1, 21-3,, 9:90a. m Public worship, 10:30, a. tn. .Juniors, 2:30 p. m., .caning on Jesus,’’ Matt. I 12, 9. Epworth league p. m., "The Universal and Personal Christ.” John 4, 42. '.03 9-42. C M. Kenyon, "resident, Miss Myrtle Valentine. Loader. Public worship ' P *"■ 'I he an nouncement as to the special services will lie made tomorrow evening. The pastor will lie glad to meet all the members and friends of the church in the services of tomorrow. The meeting of the new converts and young people at 3p.m. is an important one. Come.

CrCATUR, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1904.

' A ROLL CALL To Be Held at Christian Church Monday Evening. A roll call of the membership of the Christian church will be held on Monday evening next, at 7 o’clock. It is desired that every member of the church and Sunday School will be present. The following program will be given: Hymn, ‘‘Blessed he the tie that binds;” Responsive Reading of 84th Psalm led by G. H. Laughrey; prayer by Pastor; song 64 ; Organization of Decatur Church and build ing of present house of worship, Harvey Segur; Ministers who have preached for and visited the Decatur church, Mrs. Sadie Gillig; Song Recitation, “The New ChurchWomen’s Pra ver. ”, Merle Burdge; Song; roll call, responded to by verse of Scripture; song; Roeitation Sarah Segur; business; Talk by pastor and others; Refreshments; song, “When ther roll is called up yonder I’ll tie there. Benediction. WAR IS ON Russian Reply Don’t Suit First Battle Fought.—Two Japanese and Three Russian Ships Sunk. to The Daily Democrat 3:00 p. m. London, Eng., 3p. m., Feb. 6— i Information received by the Japanese legation here from Tokio, shows Russia's reply. In estimation of the legation it decidedly does not meet the Japanese wishes—tension in diplomatic quarters here is greatly increased. Report is current at stock exchange of a naval battle in which three Russian and two Japanese ships sank. ANOTHER CLUE Detectives on Schafer Case on New Trail Go to Michigan to Set a Party Who Knows the Girl’s Murderer. Special to the Hally Democrat. BEDFORD, Ind., Feb.s—At a late hour tonight the outlook for a solution of the Schafer murder seems to be no brighter than yesterday. The usual crop of rumors I and mysterious letters is available but nothing has resulted from such clews as have been looked into. Detectives have gone to a little town in southern Michigan to find the writer of a letter in which the writer says he was the murderer when Miss Schafer was killed. He promised to go to Elkhart to point out the slayer if properly protected.

DUNLAPRECEPTION The Murray Was Filled Last Night An Enthusiastic Reception Tendered to Hon. Morey M. Dunlap. The Murray Hotel parlors were jammed chuck full of republicans last night in answer to an invitation to give Hon. Morley N. Dunlap a reception, and to bid him God speed in his race for the nomination for conrgess against the Hon. George W. Cromer. The double parlors were lined thick and fast and the majority of those present were old line leaders of high standing with their party. They remained there enthusiastic to the last, the guest of honor not arriving until after nine o’clock, he having missed connection for an earlier train. When he came they gave him the glad hand in away that would make any candidate for any office feel that it was good to be there. He was well recieved and brought encouraging news to his hosts of the party who are anxious for a change in congressmen. He is evidently bearing up under a canvass that is already becoming warm and which during the next few weeks will get down to a boiling heat. Mr. Frank Snyder and Editor Braden of Portland, mingled with the people, the former indulging in one of his characteristic and flowery speeches in which the congressional situation was thoroughly canvassed. In all it was a pleasant evening and they claim lent great encouragement to the antiCromer cause in Adams county. Had Mr. Dunlap been on duty earlier he would have had the pleasure of shaking hands with at least 200 people, the most of them personally interested in his success.

WILL BANQUET Bon Ton Girls Arrange for Event Held Pleasant Session Last Night Indulging in Game of Pit. I The Bon Ton Club held a regular business meeting last evening at the home of Miss Bertha Deitiinger, and for unci' they actually made some arrangements and that was as to a banquet they expect to hold next week sometime for the exclusive benefit of the club alone, and the same will be held at the Murray. Hotel. Thegi lsare all contemplating having a good time on this occasion and lots of good things to eat. and they do not desire to have any of their friends there either, but want it all to themsoves After transacting this most important business the girls decided to play pit for a few hours and from the noise they made they certainly en joyed the games to the utmost, and at a late hour all repaired to their respective h ernes, wishing for next week to hurry around.

HITE COLLINS IS IN JAIL He Was Arrested Here This

CLAIMS HIS INNOCENCE Evidence Against Him Accumulates Affidavit Charging Him With the Awful Crime to be Filed Monday. Luther Collins, accused of lieing responsible for the death of Malissie Smitley is in jail in this city. He was arrested at 1:30 this afternoon in C D. Murray’s saloon by Sheriff Butler and Marshal Cordua ujion information from a party who IS WORSE Senator Hanna in Serious Condition Colonel Butler on Trial in Missouri for Bribery, Declared Not Guilty. Special to The Dally Democrat ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 6—Jap anese minister M. Kcsminoonho making preliminary arrangements for departure from St. Petersburg. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 6— Senator Hanna in an extremely weak condition today but phys icians are hopeful of the outcome. FULTON, MO.. Feb., 6—The jury lin the ease of Colonel E. Butler, millionaire politician, on trial on charge of bribing members of the House of Delegates returned aver diet of not guilty today. BANK STATEMENT Financial Condition as Shown in New York. The following is a weekly bank statement to ns through the courtesy of|>>. D. Hale direct from the New York Exchange: Reserve, increase, <3,286,275 Loans, increase, 14,298,700 Specie, increase, <498,400. Legal*, decrease, <2,972,500. Deposits, increase, <3,212,700. Circulation, decrease, <1,229,600. Jonathan Bovine and Edith May Kidwell. Fielding M. Reynolds to Alice | Runyon.

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claimed that Lute was arranging to leave the country. While this is I scarcely possible, he was taken to jail in order to make sure, Mr. Simtley promising that an affidavit charging Collins with the crime would be made by Monday. When i arrested Collins said he had come to Decatur for the purpose of giving himself up. He claims to be innocent, but relatives and friends of dead girl insist that the coil of evidence about Collins is a perfect I one. Prosecutor Moran has prepar ed an affidavit charging Collins with the awful crime and this will be signed and filed it is belie vj ed Monday morning. It is not yet known whether Collins will be , able to give bond or not. John : Smitley, father of the girl and the three sons all of whom have been I ill are reported as getting along nicely. It is said some other parties may be implicated in the crime as accessories. EARLY EASTER Lenten Season Begins in About Ten Days. The lenten season begins unusually early this year. Februray 17 will be Ash Wednesday, and Easter Sunday comes on April 3. The dat oof Good Iriday this year is April 1. The remainder of the movable feasts rests with Easter, which is always the first Sunday after the 14th day of the calender moon, which days falls on or next, after the 21st of March according to the rules laid down of the construction of the calender. The early date of Easter will no doubt in a measure detract from the popularity of the Easter bonnet, as the sea son will not be sufficiently advanced to warrant the wearing of summer headgear. Still the severe winter may result in an early spring and perfect an Easter day. PRICE CHANGES Crop of Coffee is Short, and the Cost is Higher. “Almost all our customers are kicking like steers, ’’ said a local grocer last night “because of the flighty price of coffee.” “It is true,” he continued, “that the price of coffee is high, five cents higher than it was at this time last year, but it is no fault of ours. A small crop is the fault of it all. Some of the big growers of South America got so disgusted with the pi ice of coffee when it was down that they stopped growing it and the consequence was a great shortage in the crop. There were only 850,000,000 sacks of coffee brought into this country this year compared with one hundred and thirty millions the year before and this deerease has caused the price of the beverage to soar. The Bluffton city primary will occur next Tuesday, and the long list of candidates already indicates that it will lie somewhat warm and interesting. John Moek the present mayor, and Col. J. B. Plessinger are contest ing for the mayoralty.

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