Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 114, Decatur, Adams County, 24 May 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME 11

MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Judge R. K. Erwin to Deliver Address of Day

LINE OF MARCH All Lodges and Other Societies Invited to Assist ! School Children, Sons of Veterans and Women's Relief Corps to Have Place In the March. Arrangements are complete for Memorial day, next Monday May 30. As the years go by the ranks of the i boys in blue grow thinner and it is but right aud appropriate that we all who are proud of these men who so nobly defended the stars and stripes join them in observing the day. The 1 G. A. R. committee have arranged > the following program. G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans will meet at the G. A. R. hall at 9 a. m. and march to the Old City Cemetery and Catholic Cemetery and decorate graves of ex soldiers. Return to hall and adjourn for refreshments. G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans form at G. A. R. hall at one o’clock and march to the court house where the ritual services of the G. A. R. will be held, followed by an address by the Hon. Judge R. K. Erwin. After the services at the court house the line will be formed qy the Marshal and Aids and go to the Maple Wood Cemetery and decorate the graves of ex soldiers and a detail will decorate graves of ex soldiers in the new Catholic Cemetery. After graves are decorated the cenotaph will be decorated in memory of our soldiors dead on the battle fields and unknown graves. The Gun Squad will fire a salute and bugal will sound taps, after this ceremony The Womans Relief Corps assisted by Post and S. of V. will perform the ceremony of decorating the waters in memory of our Sailor Soldiers dead. Line of March. Form on Third street, right resting on court, march east on court to Second, north on Second to Monroe, west to Monroe to the Cemetery. Formation as Follows. Drum Corps School Children of the city Women's Relief Corps Sons of Veterans Drum Corps G. A. R. and Ex-soldiers Benevolent Orders Carriages. Returning from cemetery the order will be reversed and Benevolent Orders in front. The Committee of arrangements is authorized and hereby invite and earnestly request the public, all lodges, benevolent and social societies to participate in the march to the cemetery after the conclusion of the services at the court house. The public a-e requested to tiring their contributions of flowers to the G. A. R. hall as early in the morning as possible.

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Work of Re-Rrting the Town for New Insurance Rates. The new insurance rates for Decatur will be completed this week. State commissioner Mcßeth re sumed work this morning and has completed the down town district. Tomorrow the work on factory and special hazzards will begin and this work will require about two days. Rates on nearly all buildings has been advanced slightly and stocks as a rule reduced though in a number of places this has been reversed owing to changes in the risk. The rates as made by Mr. Mcßeth and bis assistants will be approved by the state board and published within a fewjweeks. GREETS FRIENDS French Quinn Home From Missouri He Hade His Initial Trip as Manager of a Railroad. French Quinn is hom« after his first four weeks in the employ of the railroad enterprise being inaugurated by the members of the Decatur Egg Case Company. During that time he traveled the line already in use and also that under contemplation of erection which is about forty miles long and which traverses a territory whose future is looked upon as bright and rosy. Some of the experiments related are exceedingly novel and while new to him seem exceedingly humorous to a native hooiser. Mr. Quinn will likely be here for two or three weeks, when the work of financing the enterprise will be put under way. The future and outlook for that country was never more promising than at the present time and with the natural talent, genius and business ability of French Quinn, the undertaking he has in charge will flourish and progress and some day will be one of the gigantic business enterprises of that country. COURT NOTES Divorce Case Set for Trial.—Motion for New Trial Overruled. In the divarce case of Emma Gage vs Loban Gage attorneys Merryman & Sutton and C. J. Lutz entered their appearance for the defendants, filed answer and cause set for trial Saturday May 28. George Auiniller, guardian vs Mary Dooney et al plaintiffs attorney was allowed 125.00 to be taxed as costs in the case. —o— State vs Arden E. Herrick for Helling liquor to minors, motion for new trial overruled, Judgement rendered and verdict fining defendant ♦2O and costs.

DECATUR, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1904.

MEET AT LOGANSPORT Knights of Columbus to Confer Degree Work Sunday. Twenty five members of the Knights of Columbus will leave Sunday morning for Logansport by the way of Ft. Wayne where they will attend a joint initation of the Peru, Logansport and Lafayette organizations. A fine program has been arranged and a good time is being looked forward too. Albine Smith of this city will at that meeting be given the last degree of this order and Clem Holthouse a former Decatur boy but now at Delphi will also be i introduced into the mysteries of this lodge. CASE VENDED Uwry vs McGriff Venued to Wells County The Suit Was Filed in the Allen Circuit Court Some Time Ago. Shaffer Peterson returned this morning from Ft. Wayue where he was attending to the case of Uwry vs McGriff in which the plaintiff charges McGriff with alienating the affections of his wife and breaking np his family and stated to a representative of this paper that the case had been venued from Allen to Wells county where it would now be tried. Mr. Peterson also informed us that immediately after taking the change of venue that Mr- Uwry by his attorney approached Mr. McGriff and offered to settle their differences by McGriff paying to the plaintiff the sum of one hundred dollars. To this proposition McGriff promptly turned his l>ack stating that he owed the plaintiff nothing and would take his chances before a court of justice and thus have his name vindicated This case promises to be a hotly contested one and some very sensational evidence offered. Shaffer Petterson of this city is assisting in the defense. BASE BALL The Game Next Sunday With the Delphos Team. Next Sunday the attraction that the Rosenthals furnish in Delphos should prove to be one of the best of the season, as this team is reputed as being one of the fastest semi-professional aggregations in Northern Ohio, always putting up the real article and always out to win. For the past seven years Decatur has bean going to Delphos and she has always proven to be a hoodo to our team, never being able to win but one game in that time and that by a score of 3 to 1, and up until this season Delphos has refused to return the date, and next Sunday the fans can see just what kind of a ball team Delphos has, and will undoubtedly see as fast a game as on last Sun day against the Blues. The Rosenthals are putting in their best licks practicing and will be in fine fettle for the contest and endeavor to give Delphos a rub for her money. Remember the date, May 29, and be there. A RUNAWAY. A horse owned by Peoples At Holthouse, and which had been hired out to Frank Maples this morning, while hitched to a post in the north part of town, became frightened, broke loose and ran away, complete! v demolishing the buggy and fortunately not injuring anyone. The horse was cut and bruised in several places, but nothing serious. The damage done will amount to something like thirtyfive dollars.

ZION CHURCH Thirty-First Annual Session District Meeting of Reformed Ministers and Elders.—Continues Five Days. The annual meeting of Zion classes of the Reformed church will be held in the Reformed church of this city May 25-29. There will be delegates, ministers and elders in attendance from Auburn, Ft. Wayne, Mugley, Vera Cruz, Huntington Marion and Berne. All arrangements have been made for the enter! ainment of the guests and the meetings proimse to be interesting. The morning and afternoon will be devoted principally to the transaction of business and in the evenings services of devotional nature will be held. The meetings will be opened tomorrow Wednesday evening, with an introduction sermon by the retiring president, Rev. A. C. Pretzer of Huntington. Program. Wednesday evening 7:3o—lntroductory sermon by Rev. A. C. Pretzer Huntington. Thursday 2 p. m.—Paper The Sigtdficance of Confirmation, Rev. B. Prof., Ft. Wayue. Thursday evening 7:3o.—English Sermon on Family Worship, Rev. J. Wohlbach, Auburn. Friday morning 8:30— Paper How can we make our sermons more effectual? Rev. E. Vornholt Berne Ind. Friday evening—Services Preparatory to Lord's Supper sermon by Rev. O. P. Vitz, Vera Cruz. Sunday 9a. m. Sabbath school, sermon to children by Rev. C. H. Siohneder Mugley. Address by Elder .a. Grotholtman, Ft. Wayne. Sunday 10 a. m.—Communion service sermon on Lord’s supper by Rev. J. Bosch, Ft. Wayne. Sunday 6:30 p. m.—Address to Y. P. society Rev. J. Vornhot,Marion, Ind. * Sunday 7:3o—Gorman Sermon Home Missions by Rev. G. M. Hirsch, Auburn. English sermon on Foreign mis sions by Rev P. Ruhl, Ft. Wayne. All business meetings will be conducted and most sermons preached in German. On Thursday evening, however, Rev J. Whebach will preach in English sermon on Famly worship and Sunday evening Rev. Ruhl an English sermon on Foreign Missions. Everybody cordially invited. Geo, Grether, pastor. Real Estate Transfers Fred Schuiman to Daniel Haley pt sec 2 Washintgon tp ♦450. Gottlieb Beihold to Wm. F. Beihold pt sec 16 Preble tp 6 acres ♦3OO. James F. Bippus to W. E. Falk 45 acres sec 16 St. Marvs tp ♦BSO. W. F. Reichert to Jacob Btker 81% acres sec 13 Monroe tp ♦IOO. Harry E. Cordua to Mary L. Moser in lot 78 Decatur ♦3600. John W. Tyndall to Cordilia I. Townsend in lot 148 and pt 149 Decatur |3OOO. John Weger to Fred J. Gerber pt. sec 2 Hartford tp 18000. John A. Smith to Geo. W. Dutcher pt sec 23 Root tp ♦I6OO. Births. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Roop, who live in Cook town, a big ten and one-half pound boy. Both mother and balie doing well. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Roop who live on Adams street, a big nine pound boy. Both mother and baYie doing well.

AT NOBLESVILLE Decatur Sons of Veterans Attending State Meeting. The annual encampment of the Indiana division of the Sons of Veterans convened today at Noblesville and 300 delegates are in attendance. John W. Tnydall captain and Mr. Shelter representative of the Decatur lodge will each leave a vote. The election of a successor to State Commander E. Friedline is attracting considerable attention. Among the candidates are W. C. Campbell of Geneva; Mr. Handley, of Richmond, and T. W. Bair of Fort Wayne. This is the second race Mr. Blair has made for the place. Campbell will bring several hundred of his friends with him to boom his candidacy. He is an active member of the Geneva camp, one of the oldest in the state, and his supporters claim they are entitled to recognition. The Decatur men favor Mr. Campbell. STATE RESTS Murder Trial at Bedford Soon Completed Believed the Case Will Go to Jury by Friday.—McDonald Still Hopeful. BEDFORD lad. May 23—The state closed its case against James McDonald on trial for his life for the murder of Sarah Schafer after ' presenting a few unimportant witnesses this morning and Attorney Palmer made the opening statement for the defense outlining briefly what it expects to offer against the testimony presented d ring the last week. It is thought that the case may go to the jury Thursday but it may be Friday. It is thought that at least twe days will be required by the defense in presenting its evidence that a good part of one day will be taken by the rebuttal and that another day will be necessary for agument. After the state has labored to establish the fact that McDonald is a great liar the defense begins this week more fully to establish this fact in the minds of the jurors and expects his reputation for telling untruths to work in his favor. McDonald continues to have the air and bearing of a man who is full of hope. Many people speak words of encouragement to him as he passes—unhandcuffed—betw een the frail calaboose and the court house. HAPPY AFTERNOON Miss Carroll Entertained for Her Friend* Miss Opal Crawford. Miss Blanche Carrol entertained a number of her young lady friends yesterday afternoon at her home on Winchester street in honor of Miss Opal Crawford who left this morning for Marion Ind, where she will make her future home. The afternoon was pleasantly passed by playing numerous games the principal one being a guessing Contest with clothes pins at which game Miss Madge Hite excelled and was accordingly awarded first prize a beautiful hat pin while Miss Marie Berry succeeded in capturing the looby but we will not disclose what the prize was’as we faithfully promised not to do so. During the afternoon's enjoyment Miss Blanch served a two course luncheon and you may imagine the rest. At a lute hour all adjourned wishing Miss Crawford a safe journey and lots of similar occasions at her new home.

NUMBER 114

SOME BUSINESS • Board of School Trustees Held Meeting Teachers Not Yet Selected.—Two Resignations Accepted.—Summer Custodian Employed. The Board of school trustees held, their regular session last evening and conducted quite a little important business though the selection of teachers for the ensuing year was not reached. The resignation of Miss Carrie Blossom was accepted and she was given a year's leave of absence to attend college. The resignation of Miss Luzader teacher of literature in the high school was accepted. The salaries of all teachers and janitors for the last month of school were allowed. Michael Wertzberger was selected as custodian of the four school buildings for the summer his duties being to keep them in repair and attend to the lawns no small job by the way. An hour’s time was taken by the board last night in looking over recommendations and applications of teachers of music and the commercial department. No selections were made another meeting of the board will be held next Monday night. LOST AN EYE Mrs. Yocum of Vera Cruz Meets With Serious Accident. Mrs. Elmer Yocum residing near Vera Cruz met with an accident yesterday which will likely cost her the sight of her right eye. Mrs. Yocum was chopping kindling wood when a piece flew up striking her in the eye. The lady suffered a great deal of pain and her condition as such as to make the need of a physician evident. Dr. Fowler was called and attended to her iniury. The doctor stated today that it was imposible yet to state whether or. not the sight was permanently destroyed although he was of the opinion that she never could see again.—Bluffton Banner. MEMORIAL Resolutions Adopted by Adams County Bar Association. Whereas, this Bar with profound regret has learned of the death of Brother Elias G. Coverdate, who departed this life on Sunday evening, the 22nd day of May, 1904. Therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of Brother Coverdate this Bar has sustained a loss of a good lawyer who for many years was a successful practitioner at this bar. He was dignified in his demeanor to the court, and uniformly courteous to his brethern. He was a true friend and a wholesouled, kind hearted man. Resolved, that this Bar, as a body, attend the funeral obsequies of our departed brother. Resolved, that we extend to the family of our deceased brother our sincere sympathy, and that these resolutins be spread of record on a ]>ago of the Order bcok of the Adams Circuit court, dedicated for that purpost*, and a copy of thereof be handed the city papers and the Monroeville Breeze for publication, and a like copy thereof to the deceased brother's family. I’aul Hooper, Clark J. Lutz. J. T Morrymn, Coni.