Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 53, Decatur, Adams County, 14 March 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

OSBORNE SENTENCED TODAY

Nothing to Say Why Sentence Should Not be Passed

WILL GO TO PRISON WEDNESDAY Prisoner Bore Up Well During Trying Ordeal Final Act in Osborne-Busenbark Tragedy .—CAse Appealed to Supreme Court.

“Sheriff,bring forth the prisoner" ■were Judge Erwin's words at precisely 1:30 o’clock this afternoon and Joseph Osborne was led before the bar of justice to receive the sentence which will confine him in prison for life. The affair was a very qniet one and the hundred people who had gathered to witness the last act of the Osborne tragedy saw and heard but little of interest as Judge Erwin spoke so low that his words were scarcely audible a half dozen feet away. “Mr. Osborne.” said the judge, I “You have been found guilty by a jury, of murder in the second degree. Have you anything to say. why sentence should not be passed upon you?” The prisoner shook his head and answered, “No sir.” “Then” said Judge Erwin "it becomes the duty of the court to sen- i tenoe you to the State's prison during the rest of your natural life.” Joe's face quivered and had the strain lasted a moment longer he could not have withheld the sobs which seemed to tremble upon his lips. He was seated a few moments and then lead away to jail. Attorneys Smith and Heller had the exception and appeal recorded, the Judge’s" entry on the docket read-, ingas follows: “Motion for new trial overruled, exceptions by defendant,6o days to file bill of execp tions Judgment on verdict, reporter ordered to make out long handmanu script of evidence, appeal prayed to supreme court, appeal granted.' Sheriff Butler will take the prisoner to Michigan City Wednesday whore ho will enter upon his sentence. He has asked to see his children before he is taken away and an effort will be made to have them brought to the jail tomorrow. The ease will be taken to the supreme court as soon as the trans oript can be completed and attorneys for the defense hope to have a decision within a few months.

MEETING PLACES Republicans to Meet to Choose candidates for Councilmen. The republicans of Decatur will meet Friday night at seven o'clock to select candidate** for councilman in the various wards. The first ward convention will be held at Carroll's office, second ward at Graham's office and third ward at Niblick’s elevator. It is understood that the present republican oouncilmen will be candidates f"i the nomination, though some talk of opposition is heard.

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CITY DIRECTORY Mercer & Bayes Will Get Out One for Decatur. Hamilton Mercer and O. J. Bayes will in a few days begin the work of soliciting advertisers for a Decatur city directory. It will be remembered that Mr. Mercer started this work last fall and when he had secured some 3000 names and sold several books, word came that free mail delivery would be institued and that the residences would have to be numbered. Mr. Mercer decided to abandon the work until after the houses had been numbered Bayes is making rapid progress with the numbering and the directory work will now proceed. Decatur needs a directory more than ever, and the business men will doubtless be pleased with this information. A solicitor will see all these men who have not already contracted advertising space in the new directory.

DENY STATEMENT Russia Says Port Arthur Stands Supreme Court of the United States Hands Down Decision in Bis Merger Case. Special to Dally Democrat, ST. PETERSBURG, March 14— Russian officials have authorized the Associated Press to deny the truth of the rumor that Port Authur has fallen. The situation a that place is still unchanged and nothing ■of importance has occured in the ' last twenty four hours. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 14 —The Supreme Court today handed down a decision in the Northern Security Merger Case in favor of the government, which in effect sustains the contentions of the Minnesota Courts and the Sherman Anti Trust Law. It applies to railroad combinations of the character in question.

PICKINGS FROM PUCK. This attraction conies to Decatur with the best of recommendations and I trust they will receive the patronage they deserve. Mr. Simms is a too-liner m his profession and the company supporting him is the the best that money can secure. This is strictly, speaking, a city show and I think I am fortunate> m securing them for the patrons of the opera house. If you want to see a g!xxl show, patronize this one. Yours to please, ,1. \V. Bosse.

DECATUR, INDIANA, MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 14, 1904.

GOOD CONTRACT Mann & Christen to Build Church at Napoleon, Ohio. The firm of Mann and Christen, builders and contractors, received a very nice contract Saturday to build a large church for the Evangelical Lutheran denomination at Napoleon, Ohio, which when completed will cost the handsome sum of |IB,OOO. This firm was the lowest bidder of five who competed for the contract, which shows their merits when it comes to underbidding like firms. The wor k on ths church will be commenced as soon as 'Efti weather will permit and when completed will be one of the finest structures in that part of the state.

SONS OF VETERANS Camp to be Organized Tomorrow Night Fifty-Six Members Have Signed List Already, But There’s Room for More. Theodore Kennedy who is undertaking the work of organizing a Sons of Veterans Camp here announces that ah applicants must be present tomorrow evening promptly at seven o’clock at the G. A. R. Hall and to bring with them the following credentials, your age, birthplace, residence, occupation, your fathers name, fat tier’s entry into the service, date and company or regiment, also the date of his discharge and length of service, The number of your fathers Post in G. A. R. or Camp of G. of V. U. S., also the number of the department or division and the cause of his discharge. These are the requirements made to organize a camp and you should come fully prepared to give these pariculars. Fifty six members have already signified their willingness to join this camp and all others who have not already signed the paper are invited to attend the meeting tomorrow evening and join the ranks.

DROPPED DEAD Frank Breeden, of Warsaw A Victim of Heart Failure.—Was Father of Mrs. Hugh Woods. Frank Breeden, one of the best known citizens of Warsaw, Indiana fell dead this morning. He was the father of Mrs. Hugh Woods and was quite well known here, having visited in Decatur. He was an enterprising business man and quite wealthy. E. Woods recieved a message from his son Hugh, conveying the information. The funeral services will lie held Wednesday. Deceased lea vest wo daughters and a son. He had been in good health and his sudden death which was duo to heart trouble camo us a severe shock to his family and friends.

DEAL CLOSED Dibble & Meibers Sell Bus Line Louis Holthouse Purchases Transfer, Bus and Baggage Business. A deal was consumated this morning wherein the firm of Dibble & Meibers go out of the bus and baggage business and L. A. Holthouse of the Fashion Stables assumes the new work, and will take posession of the whole outfit some time tomorrow morning. The deal has been hanging for several days but was at last closed up this morning, each of the parties signing the contract, which states that the firm of Dibble & Meibers or either one of them cannot go into the business here again. Mr. Holthouse stated this morning that it was his intention to have the old bus remodeled and at some later date he would put on a new and up to date outfit. He will represent the Burt House and all transfer busin ass. To step down and out of this line of business will certainly seem very peculiar to both Mr. Dibble and Meibers, who have been faithfully handling the baggage and hotel easiness for the past fourteen years. During this time also served inthe capacity as mail carriers for Uncle Sam, and all during this long career in this line have faith fully served the public and in all kinds of weather. Mr. Holthouse will manage this line himself and the outfit will always be stationed when not in use at the Fashion Stables in North Second street, when* he can be reached by ’phone when you neeu him.

POLICE COURT Eight Hobos Appear Before His Honor the Mayor. Eight travelers, without money or friends and without no evident purpose or business in Decatur were picked up over Suuday and appeared before Mayor Coffee at nine o’clock this morning. From their evidence they followed every known trade from sailor to umbrella mender. Three of the men,James McKay, Tim Mayher and Frank Edwards were dismissed upon promise to leave town forthwith. The other five, Timothy Coffee, Frank Moran, Charles Davis, Joe Leßoy and Frank Simpson were captured in the Krick, Tynuall & Co., tile mill after having been ordered out. They were sent to jail for ten days. CIRCUS DATES Several Big Ones Coming to Indiana This Spring. Route agents for the cirouses are sending out their spring announcements and they will shortly be in the gas belt. The Wallace circus will begin its tour through the gas belt cities in the last week of April or the first week in May. The Forepaugh-Solls Brother's show will bo in central Indiana about midsummer, but the Barnum Bailey show will not visit so many Indiana cities us it did last year. Buffalo is hooked for a tour of Indiana this season, and his rival, Pawnee Bill, will be Ixioking closely Indore or after Colonel Cody. The Ringlings have not boon heard from.

COMING HOME Col. Ferry Will Be a Guest Here Next Week. Col. Ferry, duke of Tacoma, left Paris for London, en route home, March second and is expected to arrive at New York next week. He will visit a few days with his mother, Mrs. Ferry and sister, Mrs. McMillen here and may spend a day or two with Fort Wayne relatives. Col. Ferry was a guest in Decatur last fall while on his way to Paris, where he went as United States Trade Counsel. His Decatur friends will be glad to hear the report of his trip.

WORK PROGRESS Bayes Getting the City Numbered Has Completed Several Streets and Expects to Finish by the Last of April. O. J. Bayes who received the contract from the city to number the houses so as to be ready for free delivery which will be established here on June 1. The first reports that this part of the work is progressing as well as could be expected and that he will have the city completed by the latter part of next month. He has so far measured off and renumbered part of Jefferson, Madison, Jackson, Adams, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh, and will number others as fast as he can reach them. Lt is however his intention to leave the business section of the city until the last, and then rapidly push it to completion. Mr. Bayes has the only available plan and the one that is adopted by all large cities id the work of laying off and numbering houses and the plan adopted will make it easy for the mail carrier and will also be useful and beneficial to the grocery store and others who do delivering and is a plan that will never have to be changed. It is very simple and when once explained will never lie forgotten. The people of our city should assist Mr. Bayes in every way possible and when he calls you should be in readiness to accept your number. So that when the time comes for our fret* delivery of mail the city and citizens will have complied with their part of the agreement.

A NEW RULE Oil Companies That Wish to Incorporate Must Present Three Names. There is a little feature in naming an oil company with which most 1 peo|ie are not familiar. The naming of a company seems simple enough, but often times it means considerate trouble. The Indiana < oil field is quite large and the oper- < ations are extensive. Companies are formed and organized daily, and have been for a number of > years. All kinds of names have been presented and no two can be incorporated under the same name, numerous delays, are caused after the articles are tiled with the secretary of the state. Accordingly an order has been issued that all 1 companies wishing to incorporate must present three or more names which may bo applied to their organization. If none of the three has never been issued, the first one is given preference. But if two of them are already in use, the other is chosen.

NUMBER 53

MRS. REINKING —— Death of a Well Known Lady Preble Township Pioneer Answers Final Call After Three Score Yean and Ten of Life. Mrs. Conrad Reinking aged seventy years, died at her home in Preble township yesterday afternoon at two o’clock from lagrippe and old age. She became ill some months ago and gradually grew weaker and weaker from the ravings of the grippe which with her old age hastened the end. Mrs. Reinking was an old resident of this county coming here when she was a mere girl and making this her home until the last. She leaves seven sons to mourn their loss, her husband having proceeded in death some years ago. She was a devoted member of the Friedhem Lutheran church which hasjlost a hard and conscntious worker. The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock at the Friedheim Lutheran church., Rev. Preus officiating, and interment will lie made in the Friedheim cemetery. IN SOCIETY Decatur Ladies Guests of Honor at Fort Wayne.

Mrs. W. J. Vesey decided Friday afternoon that she would entertain at cards yesterday afternoon for her guests, her mother,Mrs. Studabaker and her sisters, Mrs. Niblick and Mrs. Morrison, all of Decatur, also Miss Minehardt of St. Louis. Ittakes exeotutive abiltiy to carry out such a big scheme as Mrs. Vesey conceived, but she did it, and yesterday afternoon ladies enough to make sevenfis-n tables of players at pedro and one at flinch gathered in the Vesey residence and enjoyed themselves, immensely. The dining room presented a most attractive ami springlike appearance. A large table occupied the center of the floor and on it were dozens and dozens of pink and white carnations anil sweet peas. Later the flowers were given as souvenirs of the afternoon, much to the delight of the guests. The other rooms were decorated with blooming plants. At cards the prizes were won by Mrs. Morrimson and Mrs. Will Leedy for honors in winning points, by Mrs. J. E. K. France and Mrs. Martha Cox for games and by Mrs. M. L. Jones for the most fourteen hands. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.

SURPRISED HER Mrs. Pontius Victim of a Happy So« ciety Event. Mrs. E.H. Pontius was the victim of a complete surprise Saturday evening, her birthday anniversary lieing Sunday March 13. There were about forty-five guests present. They’ presented Mrs. Pontius withj a beautiful set of dishes. Judge Erwin made the presentation speech, and in behalf of those present, expressed in his pleasing way their appreciation of the labors of Mr. and Mrs. Pontus in this city. I His address warmed the hearts of all present, and made the pastor and his wife feel that they were indeed among friends. They each 1 responded in words of gratitude for the kindness and good will of their many friends. Good music ■ was furnished and all enjoyed a social hour.