Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 118, Decatur, Adams County, 28 May 1904 — Page 1

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RATES COMPLETE Insurance Commissioner Completes Work Rates Will Go Into Effect About July Ist.—T. M. Gallogly President of Local Board. Commissioner Mcßeth has completed the work of rerating the town for the insurance companies and same will go into effect about July Ist. A meeting of the various agents was held this morning and the by laws and constitution of the Indiana Association adopted. T. M. Gallogly was chosen president of the local board and J. H. Heller secretary and treasurer. The new rates make quite a change, some being increased considerable while other are decreased quite noticeably. The cheapest rate in town is on the Old Adams County Bank building which is rated at seventy j cents, while the other risks run from that figure to <6.20. A peculiar thing is that nearly all special buzzards such as mills, etc are reduced, brick buildings are increased slightly while stocks and single frame buildings are lower. As usual when insurance rates change much disatisfaction may be manifested but there seems to be no alternative than improving the risk, carrying your own insurance, organizing a mutual or paving the rates. Inspector J. H. Heller has a copy of Mr. Mcßeth's rate and the charge made for each defect. He is authorized to give credit for each improvement made and will do so when ever same is called to his attention, and a number of the business men have already began repairs recomended by Mr. Mcßeth. NOT GUILTY Jim McDonald Was Ac* quitted Only Seven Ballots Necessary to Set Him Free—Schafer Marder Still a Mystery. BEDFORD, Ind., May 27—The jury which has lieen hearing the trial of James McDonald, the coal heaver, on the charge of murdering Sarah C. Schafer, teacher of Latin in the local high school, has brought in its verdict. The finding is not guilty. It was decided this afternoon to abandon the old plan of ringing the court house bell, for fear it would summon too largo a crowd, and that a mob might be formed. At 2:40 a bailiff was sent after the attorneys and McDonald was brought into court by a round about way. Many had remained in the court room and it was well filled. Few jieople in town however were aware that the jury had agreed. "We, the jury find the defendant, James McDonald, not guilty.” This was the verdict of the jury in the Schafer murder case. The case went to the jury at 11:30 a. ni. Seven ballots were taken. On the first the jury stood nine for acquittal and throe for conviction. The three next ballots showed no change. On the fifth there were only two for conviction;on the sixth one, and on the seventh there was

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a unanimous vote of not guilty. On the announcement of the verdict, Judge \\ ilson told the prisoner he was free, and McDonald left the court room, both his attorneys, R. N. Palmar and F. M. Vance, going from the court room to Mr.Vanoe’s office. So quietly was the arrangement to receive the verdiett that McDonald's wife was not in the courtroom. After the verdict was announced there were cries of “good, Jim" and applause. McDonald’s attorneys refused to allow I him to make a statement. LOTS OF BUSINESS Ten Macadam Road Contracts A Busy Day in the commissioners' Court on Macadam Roads. Ibis has been macadam sale day at the commissioners’ room, ten contracts being made, the total of the same approximating to exceed 165,000. The lowest bidder on the Pleasant Valley & Oak Grove number one was L. O. Bears & Co., 17,500, Decatur & Bluffton numta two, Calvin Miller <7420, Decatur & Monroe, Michael Miller <7825, West Washington number three to Cal Miller <3659, Monroe Township Central number one to L. O. Bears ♦7374, Pleasant Valley & Oak Grove number two to D. N. Gottschalk for <5374, East Washington number three, Julius Haugk <BBOO, Geneva, Ceylon Wabash Township to L. O Bears <18,529, East Washington No. 2 to Julius Haugk for <3600 and the Decatur & Monroe to Michal Miller for <5090. Contracts were immediately singed and work upon some of the contracts will begin soon. ARION QUARTET Dated for Methodist Church Here Evening of June 9th. The Arian quartet of which Rev. Pontius of this city is a member will appear at the Methodist church in this city on the evening of June 9th. This quartet have the reputation of being the best in Indiana and the entertainment will be delightful. Rev. Pontius is a lieautiful singer and his associates are equaally as good. Their appearance here will be a rare treat which you cannot afford to miss. BANK RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has seen best to remove from our midst David Studabakor, therefore be it Resolved, that in the loss of David Studaliaker, our Vice President, and a Director since the organization of the Old Adams County Bank, said bank has sustained an irreparable loss. Resolved, that his ripe judgement, imminent fairness and his legal acumen, combined to make his counsel and advise of great value to this bank. Resolved, that a likeness be provided by this bank to lie placed in the Directors room, to remind his fellow’ directors of his many good qualities and the uncertainty of life. Resolved, that these resolutions Ito placed upon the records of the Bank, aad published in the city papers, and a copy furnished to the different members of his family. By order of the board of directors. R. H. Allison, W. H. Niblick. R. K. Allison, Cum.

DECATUR, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 28, 1904.

NEW BAND I Organization Completed Last Evening Harvey Hart Chosen Director—Loch’s City Band Will Soon be Ready for Engagements. From the outlook last evening Decatur is going to have a real live band and our city will once again be able to brag of a fine organization. A meeting was held in the city council chambers with’ a large crowd of enthusiastic bandmen present, and all eager and willing to assist in anv material way to make the same a howling success. Without doubt, Noah Loch, above anyone else, is entitled to all the credit that is due in working up and getting the enthuiasm for band started, he having gone ahead and prepared arrangements for music, hall and lights, the latter two being donated bv our city dads. The organization was thoroughly completed - and a band for our city is now an assured thing. Mr. Loch has secured the assistance of the ve‘eran band leader, Harvey Hart, and under his skilful 1 guidance the band cannot be other than a success. The young men who have signed their willingness to join are all good musicians and experienced l>and men with one or two exceptions. The following will be the make up of the band: Harvey Hart, direct or; Orval Harruff, tuba ; Jesse and Albert Sellemeyer, True Fristoe and frank Johnson, cornets; Noah Loch, baritone; Frank Kern. Fred Bell and Walter Kauffman, trombones; Charles Loch and Dr. P. L. Fritz, clarinets; Falk and Kintz altos and Weaver and Miller drums. ANNUAL DINNER Young Matrons’ Club Treat Their Husbands Home of D. E. Smith the Scene of a Happy Event Last Evening. The home of Mr and Mrs. D. E. Smith, West Monroe street w’as the scene of a most delightful social event last evening when the Y oung Matron's Club gave their annual dinner, their huslmnds lieing the guests of honor The dinner was a feast of all dainties in season, and the guests left no doubt in the minds of their entertainers which would lead them to believe the same was not appreciated. In fact we learn with regret, that some have not even yet recovered from the bad effects of an over laden stomach. After the dinner had been disposed of the gentlemen smoked while the ladies elected officers for the ensuing year. A spirited contest wtih four candidates resulted in the election of Mr C K. Bell as president Mrs. H. R. Molts was chosen vice-president. Afterwards the crowd indulged in guessing contests in which M. T. Reid and Hiram Gregg were successful and were each awarded a bunch of carnations. The closing meeting was certainly a success and it was rather late when one of the gentleman present moved an adjournment and the motion carried over the objection of the various ladies.

FAVORS DEFENDANT 'Squire Moran Gives Decision In Ejectment Case. Squire John C. Moran this morning rendered his decision in the case of Mrs. Lucy Gregory against Mrs. Ada Simcoke on an ejectment proceeding, deciding that Mrs. Simcoke was entitled|to the possesison of the property and holding that the lease was a yearly one and could only be forfeited as required by law, thus virtually stating that Mrs. Simcoke’s time will not expire until next May. The case was one that was well tried, every point in the same being hotly contested and thoroughly gone over by the attorneys. David E. Smith, attorney for the plaintiff informed the court that he would undoubtedly appeal the same. Dore B. Erwin represented the defendant. FINE ONES Elmer Johnson Ships Horses to Pittsburg He Has on Tap a Sale Beginning May 31, and Lasting Three Days. Elmer Johnson on last evening without doubt shipped one of the j finest car loads of high class horses that ever left Adams county, for I Pittsburg Pa., where he will hold a special sale on May the 31st and June Ist and 2nd at the Riverside sale stable. There were twenty six head in the bunch consisting of speed horses, mated teams, drivers, coach and cob horses. Among this number being the famous Ralph K., with a mark of 2.16"^; Guy E., with a mark of 2.29»{, and a full half brother to Indiana famous pacer I Dan R who is as yet unmarked. | Elmer is certainly being kept busy buying and selling horse flesh, and i is reaping a nice harvest from the same. This car was accompained by his son Guy who will handle them while enroute. Elmer will leave for, Pittsburg this evening. A GRAFTER Taauels Through County as Dr. J. S. Boyers of This City. An old Amish man named Musser, from near Berne was in town today and told of a new graft which is being worked in this community. It seems some fellow with plenty of nevre is going through the country representing himself to be Dr. J. S. Bayers of this city. Ho called on Mr. Musser last Sunday and arranged to meet him today when he was to begin treatment. It is needless to say that the feilow is a fake pure and simple. DIRECTORS MEET Old Adams County Bank Chose Vice President and Directors. The board of directors of the Old Adams County Bank held an important meeting this morning which time R. B. Allison was appointed vice president to fill out the unexpired term of David Studabaker, deceased. Mrs. M. J. Niblick offered her resignation as director which was accepted, and John Niblick and W. J. Vesey wore elected on the board to till out the unexpirod term of David Studabakor and M. J. Niblick.

ZION SERVICE Record of Zion Classis Work The Sessions Are Becoming Busv as the Close Draws Nearer. Friday at eight thirty a. m. Zion's ! classis took up its business after devotional services by the’Rev. J. H. Boch of Ft. Wayne. After the calling of the roll a quorum was found to be present anil the minutes iof the last meeting were read and 'approved. Rev. P. Vitz of Vera I Cruz, Indiana a superanuated minister was excused for non attend- | ance and a report received in his behalf by bis son. A vein of humor seemed to run through a motion made by Rev. B. Ruf, to the effect that the stated clerk be instructed to write student Ruf son of Rev. Ruf, reminding him that he had failed in the requirement to make a report to the classis. The treasurer of the classis then made his annual , report. This involves an amount of ♦239.00 as a contingent fund. The treasurer also handles a fund of something over <2OOO raised fcr the Mission House at Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a report of this fund was also I read together with -’he treasurers j books and were referred to the comI mittee on finance to audit. ‘The hoar of the day was a referendum on the subject “How can we make our sermons more effective" by the Rev. E. H. Vornholt-, He opened by saying that results were not always justly estimated, as we can not always see the fruits on the surface, but many sermons are evidently without my effect. What are the results »u be expected? Good valiUible church property, wealthy I members and large audiences may ibe a fruit .And although disirable, are not safe criterion* to aprove suc- ! cess, advance. Much selfishness and worldiness may exist and behind I flowing tears there may exist a hard heart. The people may carry us on their hands but in the eyes of God the work may not be approved. Large increase is often reported in other churches and among our English brethern through the work of Evangelists, and in the light of those reports our work seems stow and we often ask “Why can’t we make some advance." Our work though also may be a healthy growth the master said to his disciples “liear fruit.” We are to create life, the seeds fall on differ ent places, good soil by the wayside, on rocks, and among thorns with relative effect. Disrespect and inattention averts good fruit. Washington and Lincoln or any of the great statesmen of the world can never take the place of the Master Christ. Neither can the preachers equal him in his sphere But the war of Russia and Japan must not claim more attention than the war of Christ and salvation. Many earnest addresses followed the paper by elders and pastors, one elder reminding us that church-going demanded a (different spirit from attendance at the theater. Gne pastor urged that we lack faith if we don't expect fruit from every effort. The report of the state of religion was then read. This teemed with good things; it shows that the spirits of the pastors are up and are hopeful. The statistics will be published in this paper later. In the report on classical minutes it was reported that the Zion classis were incorporated in legal form. The classis then took a recess until two p. m. Classis was called to order by the president at two o’clock. The report of the committee on the minutes of Continued on page 2, column 2

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DEFENDS WOMAN Charley Smith Wallops Young Man for His Insulting Remarks. Charles Smith the horse trader as he is known, established a precedent yesterday which, if followed up, might result in much good in Bluffton. As near as the Banner can get at the facts, Smith was at the Sam Keller barn where a crowd of fellows had congregated. Ed Morgan was in the crowd and was making some rather slighting remarks about a lady. Smith stood it for a time and then walked over to Morgan and knocked him down. It is said Morgan went after a club but was prevented from using it by bystanders. If it is true that Smith made an honest efiort to protect the name of some lady, he is to be commended for his actions.—Bluffton Banner. SUES CITY George E. McKean Demands Pay for Services Jury in Damage Case Return Verdict for Patton in Sum of $2,750. George E. McKean has brought suit againts the city of Decatur, demanding <SOO. He is represented by attorneys Shaffer Peterson, C. J. Lutz and J. C. Moran. The suit is to recover <429 due him for engineering work done on the brick streets last summer, and for which he was to receive one per cent on all work over ♦15,000 by an oral contract. The bill was allowed by council but Mayor Coffee refused to sign the order because there was no record of the contract. Richard B. Johnson et al vs Minnie Waller et al, summons ordered sheriff Allen county for Minnie and Lister Waller. Emma Gage vs. Laban H. Gage, divorce suit, evidence heard and taken under advisement by Judge Erwin. —o— Samuel Hurless et al vs Riverside Oil Co.et al,demurrer overruled answers filed by defendants. —o— The jury in the case of Henry Patton vs Ft. Wayne & Southwestern traction Company returned a verdict for the defendant, fixing his damages at the sum of ♦2750. The jury was out twelve hours, returning their verdict at 7:30 last evening. ARM CUT Harvey Stevens Slightly Injured at Tile Mill. Harvey Stevenson of Aaron Stevens who lives in Cooktown, on yesterday received a very severe cut on his right arm which will lay him up for several days to come. Harvey is employed at the Krick & Tyndall tile mill and is stationed at what is called the pug mill, the place where dirt is forced into the press to make tile, and in performing his duties run his hand and arm too far into the press and became caught and the weight of the press cut u gush -three inches long and so deep that the arteries and tendons of his arm were clearly exposed. He was immediately taken home where his arm was dressed, and from the latest report was resting some easier.