Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 5 March 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

FATAL FIGHT Terrible Duel With Knives and Pistols Priest and Servants Lose Their Lives, and Two Priests Badly Injured in a Fire. Special to The Dally Democrat WINTERSET, IOWA, March 5— In a terrible fight with pistols and knives John Thornburough killed Fred Peacock and fatally wounded Peacock’s elder brother. Both men had attacked Thornburough with knives. The trouble arose over the seperation of Thornburough and his wife, and he had gone to Peacock to get her to return home. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. March s—One Priest and two servants were killed, and two other priests were badly injured here this morinng in a fire, which destroyed the St. Patricks church ■and Rectory. The later were fore■ed to jump to save their lives. The ■money loss is <35,000. I AN APPOINTMENT ■O. J. Bayes Employed to I Number Houses ■Will Begin Duties at Once and Complete Work Before April First.

O. J. Bayes of this city has been appointed by the city council to iiverwe the numbering of all the louses in the city. The houses will )e numbered according to the old Philadelphia plan, which says that (very twenty two feet shall be numbered, and in this manner every Sitizen will be guaranteed that his lumber will be correct. The work If thus numbering will lie started it once so as to lie in readiness for he free delivery which will be es- . ablished April first. If Mr. Bayes ails to see you do not hesitate to nform him and he will furnish you nth the correct number which he s under obligations to do. If your muse is already numbered it will «of no account as the city is icing laid out entirely different and low numbers will be a required act should you wish your mail deivered to you. Signs of Spring The little tots are now putting n all their spare time in playing Garbles and every available place 8 being pressed into service by b«m. Al] kind of weather looksal’ke them and from all sides you cun *’ar “let me plump", but it is fine port for them, all covered with lU <l, with dirty hands and faces, *o not scold, because you were <mee boy yourself and enjoyed play Pg marbles us well as your son K»w does.

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“A MODEL WIFE” Dr. Willits’ Lecture Was An Excellent One. Dr. A. A. Willitts lectured at Bosse's opera house last night, subject “A Model Wife,” and the learn* ed king of the platform proved his ability and made himself dearer than ever to the hearts of Decatur peple. He is a grand old man and the words of wisdom, and golden thoughts fell from his lips in a constant stream, each sentence strewn with just enough humor to make the minutes slip into hours before one was aware of it. While everyone who heard him last evening do not agree with each other as to the superiority of the lecture as with ‘‘Sunshine” in which he was heard be fore,"'"all do agree that each is excellent and a rare treat. May Dr. Willits come again and often.

DIRECTORS MET Plans Discussed for Big Fair Great Northern Indiana to be Biggest and Best in History. The directors of the Great Northern Indiana Fair association met at Sheriff Butler’s office today and began arrangements for pushing the 1904 fair to be held Aug. 30 to Sept 2 three weeks earlier than usual. At today’s meeting it was decided to improve the grounds considerable. New fences will be built, barns remodeled and perhaps several new buildings erected. A representative of a Bellefountaino Ohio poster firm attended the meeting and some handsome lithograph advertisements were decided upon. The directors will hold another meeting within a few days to arrange further details. Beyond any question of a doubt this year’s fair in Adams county will bo the best in Ohio or Indiana, not in one but in every department. Secretary Kunkle attended a meeting of fair representatives of various counties at Rochester yesterday and plans were talked over for the forming of a circuit for next year.

NEWS SCARCE Russians Are Moving Slowly Big Battle Is Not Expected for Several Weeks Sav the Dispatches. Special to Pally Democrat, ST. PETERSBURG, March 5— There is a dearth in war news from the front. The Russians are prodeeding deliberately with their plans and a serious land fight is not expected for several weeke. Minor collisions may occur at any time in Northern Koera.

DECATUR, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 5, 1904.

DENY RUMOR Traction Line Has Not Sold Out Springfield and Fort Wayne Traction Co. Have Contemplated No Deal With G. R. &. I. During the past few days a rumor has teen in circulaton here to the effeet the Springfield & Fort Wayne traction company who are building the line from here to Fort Wayne had sold out their interests to the Grand Rapids & Indiana railway company. The story is said to have started in the fertile brain of same Fort Wayne newspaper writer. A Democrat represtative called at the traction offices this morning. Mr. Fledderjohann is absent but several of the officials including one of the trustees were present and each emphatically denies the story, saying that such an exchange has never even been thought or talked of and the rumor is a fake, pure and simple. The company are pushing the road along to completion as rapidly as possible and by fall the electric cars will be running on regular schedule. The contract for furnishing the big boiler and 6475 horse power engine for the power station. and on which bids were received in January will be let next Tuesday. The plans and specifications for the building will then be completed as soon as possible, contract let,and the structure erected at once.

BACK TO JAIL Went James Wright to Stay all Summer Rather Than Settle His Fine, Though He Had the Cash In His Pocket. James Wright, an old man from Berne came here ten days ago with fifteen hard earned dollars in his pocket,expecting to buy some clothing which from ap]M'aranoes were much needed. Instead he got drunk, was arrested and jailed. The next day he appeared before 'Squire Smith, plead guilty and was flnod <9.80. All inventory of his finances showed Wright still to the good with |9.87. The thought of the clothing and fun he could buy with so much money and refused to settle. He was taken to jail. This morning his time was up but before the Sheriff could discharge the prisoner the law provides an affidavit must be signed, stating that he has no property or means with which to settle. Wright refused to sign, knowing he would be guilty of perjury and saying, ‘Til stay here all summer before I’ll settle or sign such an affidavit.” Ho was taken before Judge Erwin who said he had no power to release the prisoner and back to his lonesome cell he went. The law is a tangle propostion to buck and if Wright’s wise he’ll submit to the inevitable and settle.

A BIG CROWD Presbyterian Pot Pie Supper Well Patronized. The pot pie supper at the Presbyterian church last night was a glorious financial success, another proof that advertising pays. The supper was given by the young ladies Sunday School class who were kept busy handingout suppers to the many hungry people. The church was crowded and not a soul was there but got his fifteen cents worth and were glad of it. The young ladies finally became so busy that it was necessary to swear in Rev. Allen himself, as an assistant waiter and he did his duty well. It was a good time and the young ladies are to be congratulated on their success. NEW YARDS Clover Leaf and Erie Transfer Switch Work to Begin at Once, and to be Completed Within Sixty Days.— The Plans. — From reliable information we learn that the transfer will now, | beyond all doubt be moved to this | I city and not later than sixty days from date. The plans and speci- ■ tications have a teen completed and the same will be in working order by the above date. The transfer will start «otne place near the pres- ■ ent freight house and run parallel with Short street, on through the lumber yard formerly owned by Smith & Bell and join with the Clover Leaf at a point near Line street thus giving both companies track room for all their transfer I cars which at time is very heavy. 1 It has also been practically decided that this point will be the place where the Erie will transfer all her passenger traffic to the Clover Ijeaf during the St. Louis World's Fair that is all tha the Erie will handle from the east. This will make the South End quite a busy place during this summer and will now be a desirable location for a few business places. There are rumors of a j railway lunch room and many of the trains will stop here long enough to allow passengers to be served with the meals. FIRE AVERTED Miss Coffee Saves Home by Presence of Mind. The home of Trustee Coffee at the corner of Fourth and Adams streets was the scene of a small blaze last evening. The damage amounting to probably ten dollars. Miss Genevieve, a young daughter came home at four o'clock and started the tire as usual in the kitchen. She then proceeded to the parlor, not noticing that the curtain which hung in the arch way was partly laying on the stove, lit the gas and went to the piano to run over her music lesson. In a few moments the house was filled with smoke and when she first noticed the blaze, in- 1 stead of becoming panic stricken she used her presence of mind and hastily grabbing the curtians unwrenohed them from their fastening and threw them out of doors A young man passing by noticed the smoke issuing forth ran into the house, seized a bucket, of water and soon hand the small blaze, that had started on the wall paper, out. It certainly was close call and Tate should be thankful that the loss is so small and that ho has a daughter who is gifted with a cool head.

WANTS DIVORCE After Thirty-Seven Years of Wedded Life Barbara Spuhler Wants Legal Separation From Her Husband Who Has Abandoned Her. Hooper & Lenhart as attorneys for plaintiff have filed suit in court entitled Barbara Spuhler vs John Spuhler, petition for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married November 26, 1867 in Switzerland and lived together as husband and wife until April 1897, when the said defendant abandoned said plaintiff and has ever since failed, refused and neglected to live with his said wife, that during the past seven years the wife has been compelled to earn her own living, which was done by doing house work and washings. The parties have resided in and near this city for twenty years past. A plain and simple decree of divorce is asked. John Spuhler the defendant was in years past a well known character about here. He left several years ago after having teen indicted by the grand jury on a charge of forgery, and has not since been seen here. COURT NEWS Motion to Quash Indictments Overruled Mrs. Barclay Smith Refused Divorce.— Quiet Title Suit and Guardianship Case Heard.

Judge Erwin this morning over I ruled the motion to quash the ini dictment against Samuel Spruuger, after hearing arguments by C. J. Lutz and J. C. Moran. The same ruling was made in the ease against I the other defendants to grand jury indictments namely- Fred Meyers, Moritz Ehsam, Jacob liunsicker and John Reinker. Arguments were heard this afternoon by Judge Heller on the motion for a new trial as of right in the case of F. E. Feltz vs Wil- , i Ham S. Smith. —o— , Frederick Reffo vs John Clipinger et al, default as to defendants, submitted, finding for plantiff title,] quieted. Henry B. Heller appoint- ( ed commissioner to make deed. —o— _ ] Fannie Smith was refused a bill j of divorce from her husband Bar- ( day Smith, Judge Erwin ruling that the evidence was not sufficient to warrant same. Judgment against plaintiff for costs. , Barbara Spuller vs John Spuhler, complaint for divorce fill'd, returnof summons ordered for May 4. In probate court, the matter of Willis B. Wagers petition for the removal of Amos W. Gulick as guardian of violet B. Wagers was hoard. Answer tiled, cause submitted, evidence taken under advisement by court. —o— Hooper & Lenhart filed a new ease this afternoon entitled Charles Limmorman vs James Moore and I some twenty others, suit to quiet ’ title. ———

NUMBER 46

BURNED OUT C. E. Albaugh Loses in Fire.—Family Has Narrow Escape. Word has been received that G.E. Albaugh of Levering, Michigan has lost all his household goods in a fire which occurred there Thursday night. Mr. Albaugh was formerly a justice of peace at Monroe and is well known here. He moved to Levering only a few months ago and accepted a position as an operator for the railway It is said that all his furniture, personal property and the family clothing was destroyed and with no insurance. Mrs. Albaugh and baby were carried from the house just in time to save their lives

HAS RESIGNED ’Squire Reynolds Discards Official Robes Has Made a Good Public Servant and His Record is the Best Proof. The title of 'Squire can no longer be addressee to W. B. Reynolds as he on last evening, handed in his rssignation to Paul Baumgartner, deputy clerk and was at once relieved of every vestige of his official robes and power. While acting in this capacity however, Washington township was never better represented by a more able man. as he I dealt out justice alike to one and all with a fearless nature. He was well versed in the law and all during his career as a justice, never had a case or an opinion reversed by the higher court, which alone is a record to be well proud of. Mr. ' Reynolds states that the cause of this move on his part was that he had other pressing matters to contend with and could no longer give to his office the time it required. It will now be the duty of the commissioners to make an appointment to fill the vacancy thus made byMr. Reynolds.

YOUNG MATRONS Mrs. Quinn Proves Herself an fceil Hostess. A delightful occasion was the meeting of the young Matrons Club yesterday afternoon when Mrs. i French Quinn as hostess did her i duties well. Besides the members a numbers of outside guests were present including Mrs. Hugh Kapp of Bluffton, and Mesdames Sam Acker, A. E. Rose, Dick Townsend, Don Quinn, M isses Dunathan. Byerly, Orvis, Myers and Shrook. In a package guessing contest Miss Mary Myers won high prize, a bunch of beautiful carnations. Dainty refreshments were a feature of the afternoon’ events. Methodist Services. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Communion service 10:30. At 2:30 p.m. the “Old Time Love feast." Come to enjoy it. The pastor will review the changes in the membership this year. Epworth Ijeague at 6p. in., the Subject "Christ Stilling the Storms of Life" Psa 107; 23-31. Rev. H. Daniel, the presiding elder, and former pastor, will preach at 7 p, m. Be sure to attend all of these services. A very cordial welcome to friends and strangers. The last or fourth quarterly conference will be held at 8:30 a. m. on Mon- • day. All official members will lx, i expected to be present promptly. The friends of the church will be 6 welcomed also.