Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 90, Decatur, Adams County, 26 April 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

RAILROAD DEAL IS ON Clover Leaf and Erie May be Merged

MEANS MUCH FOR DECATUR Chicago Journal Authority for Statement Believed That This Deal Has Caused Some Delay in Our Division Proposition. For several days news concerning the development of Decatur as a division point, for the Clover Leaf railway has been a scarce article and we have several times been asked if the proposed deal has fallen through. An answer to this question we can only say that railway deals are never rushed but so far as can be ascertained the arrangements are being completed and today our opp irtunities for becoming a railroad town look brighter than ever. The Clover Leaf surveyors have been here on three different occasions and have conducted their business in a quiet manner stating that they prefer no comment as to the extent of their findings until the proper time comes. Mr. Tyndall, chairman of the committee in charge of the matter for the commercial club says that he has assurances that the ultimate results will be entirely satisfactory to every one concerned. It is known that the Clover Leaf company lave been ready to close the deal for several weeks but some of the improvements to be made here will also be tised by the Ede road hence a delay has been caused in completing arrangements bit ween the two roads. This part of the affairs has been rather difficult to understand but the following from last evenings Chicago Journal some w hat explains it: Rumors are again in circulation that the Hawley-Gates interests are about to conclude ileal for a merger or absorption of Toledo, bt. Louis & Western railroad, of which Theodore P. Shontz of Chicago was recenty made president and general manager. The rum r that a consolidation for the “(T >ver hoaf is in oontemplation hur le< in circulation for some time. ToIday it is reported in the east and lalso in Chicago that he deal now joontem plates purchase by the ■Erie and a guarantee of 3or I per J'ent dividend for the preferred Ptcck of the Toledo. Further derails or anything resembing official fonfirmation were entirely lacking [f this deal is completed the future I 1 f Deoatnr is assured as this city r°nld no doubt be made the central Bivision of the two roads. At least I* i» a strong possibility. I ________ [ANNUAL ELECTION ec4tur Commercial Club to Elect Directors. I *he annual election of a board of directors who will have in Bmrge the affairs of the Decatur P>m>tnercial Club will take place at club rooms next Monday even Bk at seven o'clock. That will V '" the first anniversary of the

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club and their accomplishments for one year are of a character that refleets credit upon tho club. It has also become apparent during this one '.ear that such an organization is a benefit to the town in more ways than one and that the future of Decatur has even better things in store and the efforts of this business oragniaztion will aid materially in making them a reality. Every member should be on deck next Monday eventing and exercise the privilege of helping choose those who will represent the club j in an official capacity. MR. HARRIS DEAD Former Secretary of Fair Association End Came Yesterday Afternoon After Long Illness With Lung Trouble. T. FL Harris died yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his home on Main street. His death had been hourly expected for the last few days and he quietly and peacefully -uocumbed in the presence of his family and other relatives and went to his rest after a lingering illness of six months of consumption. His health had been failing for about a year and a half, and he had been confined to bed for three months. Mr. Harris was born on the old Harris place northeast of Berne on Jan. is, 1858, bringing his age to 4C> years, 3 months and 7 days. He lived on the farm where he was born until a few years ago when he moved to Berne with his family. He was well known throughout the eounnty as a school teacher, having taught, in all, eight terms of school in Monroe and French townships and seven in Borne. He was married to Rebeoca Ann Laisure, Oct. I Iti, who died Feb. 14, 1880. Four children were born to this union, three of whom are living. Ho married his second wife, Pauline Ida Lehman, on May 3, 1890, who now survives him with six children, the youngest being two years old. He alst: leaves, to mourn their loss, one brother, B. P. Harris, of WinChester, two sisters Mrs. J. W. Refiby, of Portland, and Mrs. Win. Hendricks, of north of Berne, and his aged mother. The deceased was secretary of tho Great Northern Indiana Fair for three years, which office he filled very satisfactorily. In politics he was a strong prohibitionist and he did much for the temperance cause. He was a faithful member of tho Evangelical Lutheran church and took an active part in church work. The funeral services will be held at the Evangelical church here tomorrow at 1 o’clock p. ni. Rev. Koenig will preach the funeral sermon and will be assisted by Rev. Kliewer, of the Mennonite church, who will speak in German, interment will bo made in the Backenstow cemetery at the Spring Hill church northeast of Berne-Berne Witness.

DECATUR, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, 1904.

IS QUITE SICK Judge Studabaker Suffering From Complication of Diseases. Judge David Studabaker has been quite sick for a week past and his condition is still quite serious, his ailment being a complication of deseases, originating from a heavy cold which first became noticable last Thursday at which time the Judge made a trip to one of his farms. He passed a rather bad night and is but slightly improved today. He is perhaps the best known man in Adams county and his numerous friends hope lie will soon be attending to business again. TO LOS ANGELES Rev. John C. White Left Here Today Will Attend National Methodist Conference and See the Sights. Rev. John C. White left today for LosAngelesCalifornia, where he will be a spectator during the sessions of the national Methodist conference and incidentally will see a goodly portion of that beautiful country. It affords an oppirtunity for a well earned and a well deserved vacation, and it is expected that Rev. White will enjoy it to the limit. It is the first time during his career as a Methodist minister that he has absented himself during the regular work. During tho last winter his time was so taken up that his health was in away affected, and his absence spent in this way will prove a very beneficial card, and he will likely return with the bloom of youth and vigor of mind and body written on all sides of his countenance. Druing his absence services will be held without a break. Next Sunday Rev. J. A. Sprague the popular Monroe pastor will fill the pulpit and arrangements will be made for future services. While there he will convey to Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Hudson the regards of their many Decatur friends. The trip is an enviable one and Rev. White is fortunate that he can indulge in the trip of a life time. AGAINST LAWYER Judge Rose Gives Decision on Important County Question. Judge J. H. Rose came down trom Aubrun Friday to heur the case against the county, says the Columbia City Mail. The first case taken up was that of A. A. Adams against the board o* commissioners. Mi. Adams was appointed in Sep i tember 1903 by Judge Adair to assist Prosecuting Attorney Kissinger in the prosecution Co< Iman case. The court allowed him 117 as a fee for his services and when tho certificate of allowance was presented to the auditor he refused to draw the warrant for the reason that no money had been appropriated for that pur]X)se by the county council. The county council was called in September 1 1903 in sjiecial session to consider the matter of an appro priation for the payment of the claim. They refused to make tho appropriaton and suit was brought against,the‘Board of Commissioners. The defendent filed a demurer to the complaint of tho plaintiff and Judge Rose sustained the demurer and held that Mr. Adams could not recover the amount sued for. The plaintiff refused to plead farther and prayed an appeal to the supreme court, The decision in this case is important as it will determine tho rights of other county council making appropriations.

BOLD BURGLAR Steals $75 From Will Buuck Young Man Employed at Schroeder Home Robs a Visitor and Skips.

Will Buuck, of Freidheim was robbed lust night of seventy one dollars in hard earned cash and a reward of twenty five dollars is offered today for information leading to the arrest of the guilty culprit, who is known to lie a young man named George, who claims his home at Johnstone, Pa. Mi. Bunck is to be married tomorrow to Miss Schroeder an estimable young lady of Williams, a small town north of here, and last evening went to call on her. During tho drive ho was caught in a heavy rain and was drenched to such an extent that it was necessary for him to change clothes ater arriving at the Schroeder home, which he did, leaving his pocket book in his trouser pocket. At the Schroder home a young man who was known only as George had been employed as a farm hand for about two weeks. He was a stranger and had been given a home and employment. Sometime during last night George entered the room where Bunck had exchanged clothes and stole the pocket book, containing a little over seventy-one dollars and immediately lef‘ the country. He also took a quart hottie of whisky which he found handy. The robbery was not discovered until this morning when Will prepared to return home. Sheriff Butler of this city was immediately notified and has began a systematic search for the fellow having sent cards to all surrounding cities and towns. George is described as being about five feet and four inches tall, weighs about 140 pounds, sandy complexion, medium, red hair, wore blue cap no vest, black shirt and blackcoat THE RECEPTION Delightful Social Affair This Afternoon Mesdames Schafer, Hamm and Faistoe Entertain at Fashionable Event. The home of Mrs. Fred Schafer on Monroe street is the tho scene of a delightful social affair this afternoon, the event being an elaborate reception given by Mrs. M. A. Hwim, Mrs. H. A. Fristoeand Mrs. Schafer. Over three hundred invitations were issued and all afternoon the commodious home has been thronged with fair visitors. The invitaions were for various hours from two to five. Tho house was beautifully decorated with flowers and plants and presented a most inviting appearance. Tho three ladies were assisted in receiving by Miss Mary Myers. The event waa'a happy, yet formal one and as well enjoyed by the many who accepted the invitation. Several out of the city guests were in attendance. Delicious refreshments were served.

OFF FOR WEST Hugh Daugherty and Family Enroute to Los Angeles. « Hon. Hugh Dougherty and family left this morning for Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Dougherty goes as a lay delegate’to the national Methodist conference. This conference begins the first of May and continuing for tho entire month. During that time Mr. Dougherty will be present at the sessions while his family will have the opportunity of visiting some of the historic spots in California. There is a certain amount of honor connected with the position of lay delegate but it is an honor that all cannot afford. The delegate must boar all of his expenses on the trip and in turn gets nothing for what he has expended. However, the place is one much sought I for and Mr. Dougherty is exceedingly proud of the honor. The selection of delegates to ’this convention was made at the regular confer ence of this district held at Muncie some few weeks ago.— Bluffton Banner. BAD INJURY A. C. Sellocyfr Operated On A Big Splinter in His Leg Causes Trouble, and a Physician’s Aid is Necessary. Gus Sellemeyer met with a painful accident last Tuesday morning. While loading a wagon with heavy pine timber for a farmer one of the planks slipped throwing the entire weight of the same upon his right leg causing a large splinter to run into the fleshy part of his leg. He at once proceeded to dress the wound and thought that he had removed all of the splinter, but as the same was causing him severe pain he went to Dr. S. D. Beavers who operated upon it finding a piece of the timber in his leg probably an inch long. It was necessary to cut into his leg about three inches before the same could tie located. The wound is nothing serious but is giving Mr. Sellemeyer much pain and impedes his travel to some extent. IN GRANT COUNTY Geneva Traction Company Files Incorporation Papers. The Geneva Traction company is a new company to enter the interurban line construction in (Trant county. The articles of inoorporn- ( tion were filed in the office of the county recorder yesterday, and although it is not certain when the company will have a line operating in this county something will bo done by the new company before long. The purpose of the orgnization originaly was to construct a street railway in Geneva. Afterwards the project was extended to take in a line through Adams, Jay, Wells, Blackford and Grant counties, connecting Geneva, Montixilior, Matthews and other cities in the counties named. A brunch from Montpelier to the Ohio state lino has been planned also, and in order to gain a terminal point of prominence the line will probably In extended into the Buckeye state. Included in tho stockholder™ are some of tho wealthiest men in Eastern Indiana. 8. W. Hale, ono of the directors, is president of tho State Grain Dealers' association, and a man of influence in affairs. No time is mentioned in the articles as to when tho ocnstruotkn is to liegin.— Marion News Tribune.

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HORSE THEIE Former Adams County Boy Captured Charged With Stealing Horse and Rig From Dr. Shoemaker of Poneto. Special to the Daily Democrat. BLUFFTON, IND., April 26,—. Sheriff Johnson left this miming tor Wetzoll County, West Virginia, to bring buck Edwin Asbury Leasrue; who is charged with having stolen a horse rnd buggy from Dr. Shoemaker of Poneto. Leasure sold the rig at Antwerp, O. and continued on his way to Wetzell County. Leasure was formerly a resident of this county and with whom the officers of this county had considerable trouble, on account of his stealing. He was also in trouble a few years ago at Decatur. WAS GOOD Home Talent Show a Pleasing One Rebecca Benefit Proves a Success in Every Respect—Big Crowd 1 Present. I 1 The Opera house was crowded last night, the attraction being ‘‘A Southern Gentleman” presented’by 1 a home talent company, for the ben- ' efit of the Daughters of Rebeoca. ■ The event was a financial as welLas > in every other way a pleasing suc- ■ cess, and much credit is due to Mr. Henry Thomas who managed the ■ rehersals and other particulars. J.Q . Neptune did the comedy work and showed that ho had no little ability in other lines than the deni tai profession. Others in the cast. . wore Homer Sowers, a banker; Henry Thomas, his nephew; Mrs. Judge Studalinker, the bankers wife, Miss Blanche Carrol ns Sadie, faith- ‘ ful and true, Miss Kate Mylott, a 'disputed possesion and Frank Wen hoff us Jack Worthington, in love 1 with France. Tho scenes were of tho south. Pleasing specialties ' were given by Dr. Neptune, Misses Snellen,"* Clara and Mayine Terveer, Louis Holthouse, Albert Hellemoyer and True Fristoe. The program was delightful and the large audience well pleased. GOOD PROGRAM Arranged for Presbyterian Missionary Meeting. A missionary meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 :30 at the Presbyterian parsonage and a good attendance is desired. At this time a report, of the recent district rneet- > ing held at Lima will be heard. • The prorgram will include a paper ’ on*'lndia” by Mrs. J. N. Fristoe; > music by Bessie Schrock; rending by , Emma Byerly. The reception oomi. mittoe consists of Mrs. Albert Britts son, Mrs. (!. S. France and Mrs. o Dr. Beavers. Everylwdy oordailly invited.