Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 182, Decatur, Adams County, 12 August 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

REUNION A HAPPY ONE Lafayette Gets Meeting for Next Year

OFFICERS ELECTED Charles Workoff of Lafayette Elected Col. Interesting Business Matters Disposed of at Yesterday's Session. The reunion of (the 160th Indiana regiment is a matter of history, the visiting boys have come and gone, the greeting of old comrades is over tor another year and the event was an entire success. The day was a perfect one for the occasion and the program was carried out, just as announced. It was noon before all the visiting delegaions arrived and consequently the business session was postponed from nine until one o’clock. At that hour the boys met at the court room and were called to order by Charles Peterson, of Columbia City, who acted in place of Colonel Frank Gessinger, who is on the sick list. Mr. Paterson performed his duties nicely and deserves the compliments he received for his executive ability. C.irl Bonham, of Bluffton, permanent secretary of the organization, presided at the desk. Mayor D. D. Coffee delivered un address of welcome, turning the city over to our friends, the boys in Llu6. His remarks’weie happy and suitable for the occasion. The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved. The roll call was next in order and showed 300 members present, while many were here who did not register. A committee on resolutions was appointed, consisting of Captain Bender, of Company M, Dart Sewell, Company A. and Dillon Meyers Company E., who reported as follows: 41 We the committee on resolutions, submit the following: Whereas the members of Company Band citizens of Decatur have royallv entertained the members of the Indiana Volunteer association, be it Resolved, that we the members of said association in meeting assembled do hereby extend to Company B and the citizens of Decatur our heartfelt thanks ana ■due appreciation of their efforts in our behalf.” The resolutions wss unanimously adopted. A committee consisting of Colonel Gander, Marion, C. D. Scheverell, Warsaw, and JaoobJßritt, Bluffton, was appointed to arrange for ways and means for a future trip to Chicainauga park. A committee of one member from each company was then appointed to select the meeting place for 1905. They reported in a few moments, unanimously choosing Lafayette. Montpelier was second ohoici and will probably land the 1906 meeting. The election of officers next matter of bust ness and resulted as follows: Charles Workoff, lifayette,colonel, and following lieutenant colonels: Company A, Ollie Darter; B, Fred Vaughn. C, Fred Waloh, D, Fred Martin: E, Ralph Thomas; F, Lew Wilson G, John Fulk; H, Walter H. Brubaker; Claronoe Law; K, Milton Kitt; L, Robert O’Connel; M, Wise Ayers;

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Jack Doyle of Company C was chosen master. A Teso*hition was proposed by Edgar M. Baldwin of the Farmount News, and was adopted: ‘‘Be it resolved that the colonel of this association be impowered to appniot a legisla tive committee of three it shall be to suggest and consider all measures as shall properly come before the Indiana state legislature relative to the benefit 'and welfare of the' honorably discharged diers of the Spanish-American war.” Mr. Baldwin says his purpose is to secure if possible The passage of a measure whereby these ex-soldiers should have the preference in various appointments where physical strength is necessary and where civil veterans are unable to serve, the latter, however, to have first choice in all such appointments. The committee appointed included Edgar M. Baldwin, of Fairmount, chairman; Frank J. Wa’sh, Lafayette, and Dillon Meyers, of Bluffton The camp fire last evening as a delightful entertanment and the program has earned out as announced. HAVING TROUBLE The Ticket Brokers are Doing a Land Office Business. Passenger officials are making every effort to prevent the nontransferable railroad tickets to the fair being used by any other than the original purchaser. Legislation, both federal, state and city, has been invoked, and (he courts have without an exception, held that the sale of a non transferable ticket such as is used for excursion traffic to the fair is illegal and the purchaser is in many instances liable for forgery, inasmuch as these tickets have to be signed in the name of the original purchaser. With the law behind them, the steady fight which the passenger men are making against the ticket brokers, it is believed is bearing fruit. At the same time an enormous number of cheap tickets are sold to persons either passing through St. Louis or returning from the fair. In many instances the conductor does not discover the fraud until the passenger of the tickets far out on the line from St. Louis, and the passenger is unable to pay his fare. In this instance it is the duty of the conductor to put the passenger off the train As a result the passenger offices are ' flooded with complaints made by persons who have suffered this treatment and who have made their way back to St. Louis and are unable to get home.

MANY WILL GO Bid Reunion of Civil War Soldiees at Bluffton Soon. Lieut. Colonel W. L. Kiger, of Bluffton, attended the 160th reunion here yesterday and is busy ad vertising the big reunion ofjall ex-sold-iers, in Wells and adjoining counties, of the civil war, which will be given in Camp Studabaker near Bluffton, Thursday, September Ist. Department Commannder Daniel R. Lucas, will lie ’present and they are expeclingja splendid time. No doubt a number from this county will attend.

DECATUR, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 12,

BROKE HER HIP Grandma Cramer in Serious Condition Tripped on Side walk and Received Fall—lnjureo Lady Is Eighty Years Old. Grandma Cramer, eighty years old a well known lady, who for many years has resided on First street, received a fall this morning, which will probably prove fatal. In company with Mrs. John Wagoner she had called on Mrs. Bert Dibble, a neighbor, and was returning home. When in front of Frank Schumacher’s home Grandma tripped on a board and fell heavily to the sidewalk. Will Smith, the dairyman, saw the accident and securing help, carried the injured lady home, and Dr. S. D. Beavers was immediately called. An examination showed that Mrs. Cramer's right hip had been broken, the fracture being a very painful one. O ving to her advanced age the physician extends but slight hopes of recovery, as such fractures rarely re-knit. However everything possible is being done for her comfort and her friends hope to hear favorable reports of her condition. TROUBLESCONTINUE The Smith Family at Berne have Another Law Suit. Wednesday morning Eunice Smith, wife of Carl Smith, was arrested on a charge of trespass upon an affidavit preferred by Ida C. Ray, wife of L. P. Ray The defendant was duly arraigned and she entered a plea of guilty and was fined five dollars and Costs, amounting to. r |12.80, which was)

stayed by her 4 father, Mathias Striker. This case grew out of the trouble Mrs. Smith has had with her husband over the child. The two parted some time ago and the court has not yet settled the question of which one is to have custody of the child, a boy about two years old. The boy has been in the hands of Carl who gave him into the care of his sister, Mrs. P. Ray. Mrs Smith has repeatedly tried to steal away the child from there, and finally Mr. Ray forbade her to enter upon his premises. On Tuesday however she made another attempt at getting the child while he was playing in the garden and secured him, which resulted in an arrest as above stated—Borne Witness LAST SAD RITES “ Funeral Services of Jacob Yager Were Largely Attedded. The funeral services over the remains of Jacob Yager, ex-county commissioner, were held today at two o'clock at the Baptist 'church, the Rev. Dr. Beardsley officiating. A large crowd was in attendance to pay their, last tribute of respect to the deceased. The G. A. R. lodge of which he was a member, attended in a body and had charge of the services at the Maplewood cemetery Jwhore the interment was made. The usual custom of firng there shots over the grave of their late comrade being carried out. The fioral offerings Were beautiful and profuse.

WAS A JOKE But Came Near Starting a Small Sized Riot. Harvey Elser, a 160th boy from Hutington, indulged in a joke yesterday that came near starting trouble. He went to Colchins restaurant and purchased a watermelon stating he would get it later. IA comrade who was in on the I joke stationed near by with coat and hat off to appear as a clerk. In a few minutes Harry slipped up stealthily and stole his own melon. His comrade gave chase and as the race became exciting many joined in. supposing the cry of “Stop theif’” was in earnest. Harry was I finally captured and a play quarrel [ between him and his pal attracted hundreds of people who were looking for excitement. The police had been put on the inside, but Deputy Sheriff Butler seeing the disturbance interfered and before he could be informed of the joke was struck by some excited soldier. The business looked a little shaky for a moment, but finally quieted down without serious results. GOOD PROOF Judge Erwin Gives Us a Taste of Michigan Fish. We are indebted to Judge Erwin for a mess of genuine lake pike, taken from the waters of extreme Northern Michigan, where he with R. B. Allison, R. K. Allison, Harry Deam and Lawrence Waring are enjoying two weeks' outing. It is said the spot where the party is located, near Viola, Michigan, is one of the prettiest places on earth and the fishing is delightful. We have had proof of the fact there is fish there and are willing to believe any story the boys may have ready. OPERATED ON Willis Sprague Under the Surgeons Knife at lolumbus. Willis Sprague, the barber, returned from Columbus, Ohio, yesterday, where he has been for the past week in the Protestant hospital. undergoing an operation upon his nose. Years ago he was kicked on the nose by a horse, completely distorting that portion of his face. About a year ago he went to the hospital at Columbus and had his nose operated upon. The specialists there claimed that it could be straightened out in two operations. The operation last week was his last and Willis believes that as soon as his nose heals over from the operation it will he as good as ever.—Bluffton News. Willis is a brother of Harvey Sprague and formerly lived here.

In a few minutes Harry slipped up stealthily and stole his own melon. His comrade gave chase and as the race became exciting many joined in. supposing the cry of “Stop theif’” was in earnest. Harry was I finally captured and a play quarrel [ between him and his pal attracted hundreds of people who were looking for excitement. The police had been put on the inside, but Deputy Sheriff Butler seeing the disturbance interfered and before he could be informed of the joke was struck by some excited soldier. The business looked a little shaky for a moment, but finally quieted down without serious results. GOOD PROOF Judge Erwin Gives Us a Taste of Michigan Fish. We are indebted to Judge Erwin for a mess of genuine lake pike, taken from the waters of extreme Northern Michigan, where he with R. B. Allison, R. K. Allison, Harry Deam and Lawrence Waring are enjoying two weeks' outing. It is said the spot where the party is located, near Viola, Michigan, is one of the prettiest places on earth and the fishing is delightful. We have had proof of the fact there is fish there and are willing to believe any story the boys may have ready. OPERATED ON Willis Sprague Under the Surgeons Knife at lolumbus. Willis Sprague, the barber, returned from Columbus, Ohio, yesterday, where he has been for the past week in the Protestant hospital. undergoing an operation upon his nose. Years ago he was kicked on the nose by a horse, completely distorting that portion of his face. About a year ago he went to tbe hospital at Columbus and had his nose operated upon. The specialists there claimed th.it it could be straightened out in two operations. The operation last week was his last and Willis believes that as soon as his nose heals over from the operation it will he as good as ever.—Bluffton News. Willis is a brother of Harvey Sprague and formerly lived here. IS MARRIED Girl who had Important Part In Terrell Murder Case. Fred M. Wilson and Miss Della Reed were married Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock by the Rev. J. Barnes at his home on West Cherry street. She is a daughter of Mrs. Jacob Wolfe and is the stepsister of Melvin Wolfe, who was shot by John W. JTerrell last July. She was a star witness in the murder trial having been with Wolfe in the buggy the day he was shot.—Bluffton News. U. B. CHURCH The young people and Ladies’ Aid society of the U. B. church will serve ice cream and cake on the church lawn next Saturday evening. All are invited.

THE SAD STORY I Rosenthals Go Down in Awful Defeat ' Fort Wayne Shamrocks Show Them How the Real Game is Played. t , “It’s a shame to take the money’*, says Capt. Collars, yesterday afternoon, at the close of the ball game between the Fort Wayne , Shamrocks and,the Rosenthals, and ; never did “Cappy” speak truer words in his life, the game proving to be nothing more than a nerve force, Fort Wayne winning as they i pleased and. always having the Rosenthals hopelessly beaten. The game out as though the i Rosenthals had an even break with their opponents, and the fans sat back in their seats thinking they were to see a record breaking game, but how rudely were their dreams blighted. The highest am bition of our Irish friends seemed to be to cross the home plate and make all the scores they could, and in this they succeeded to a certain extent, piling up a grand total of twenty-two and would possibly have gotten more had they not become tired by ther own exertions. As it was, the the scorer was short on paper and had just sent to town for more when.the game ended to the relief of all present. So the Shamrocks have come and gone and those who so much desired to see them play are satisfied, but the poor Rosenhtals were made to suffer by their presence, and their percentage column now shows one more game lost. The' Rosenthals certainly put up the worst fielding game seen here this season, nak ng a total of fourteen mislays Shortstop Linn was the chief offender, having eight of the fourteen errors charged to him. It seemed utterly impossible for him to stop a ground ball and when he did succeed in stopping one he would throw it away. Linn’s] misplays alone, resulted in at least eight of the twenty-two runs scored by the Shamrocks. Still, he was not the only offender, Devinnoy, C. Peter son and Leßrun, all outfielders, Contributing to the error column and all their errors proving to be disastrous. There is no doubt but that the Shamrocks is one of the fast est independent teams today playing ball, the team being composed of hard working-hitters, fine base runners and good fielders and the men play together like clock w< rk, always on the alert and taking advantage of every misplay and mis-throw of their opponents. The team is made up of a gentlemanly class of fellows who 1 know how to conduct themselves, both on the ball field 'and on the street and we are forced to take our hats off to them. The score: 123456789RHE 1 Ft W 10044 3 307 22 L> 3 1 Rosths 200000000 2 7 14 Batteries—Waldo and Dowling,Dar- 1 rcl France, Hicks and Coffee. AT ESOPUS W. A. Keubler Gets a Glance at the Parker Homestead. August 10th,1904, 1:00 p. m. Daily Democrat: We just passed the Parker home stead. It is a very fine looking place. Our boat just passed a little ways from it. The steamer Sagamore, with notification committee on board, is just going to the dock at the Parker home. Had a very delightful trip through the Thousand Islands to Montreal. Stayed in'Montreal two days; liked the oily very much. Got to New York at6:oop. m. Your Friend, W. A. Kuebler.

NUMBER 182

OFF FOR EUROPE Well Known Oil Man to Work In Far I Off Roumanla. Andrew Foust left this morning for New York city. From there he goes on a trip of thousands of miles i and into countries that seldom fall to the lot of Wells county men to visit. Mr. Foust goes as a representative of the Standard Oil company and Roumania is his ultimate destination. Last week he was in New York and made arrangements for the trip. He will drill for oil in Roumania and already six strings of tools are on the way to the scene of operations. Later several drilling'erews will be taken from this part of the field to assist in the work. While in New York last week Mr. Foust furnished the company with a list of sixty expert drillers, men whom he thought to be the most available under the crcumstances for the work before them.—Bluffton Banner. ELKS MEETING Big Time Planned for Anderson Last of Month. Indiana Elks’ Great State Meet - ing will be held at Anderson on August 30, 31 and September 1. It will be a big event. Word from Anderson is that the Elks will try to surpass the record made by that enterprising city when Jit so well handled the State?G. A, R. encampment in 1903. Railways are help, ing, a rate of one fare, plus 25 cents, for the round trip being announced from all parts of Indiana to Ander- i son, good returning September 2. i. There are forty eight lodges of Elks n Indiana at this time, with a total membersthip of about 10,000, and very few are ever absent from a state meeting. A gathering of Elks always means « good time. At Anderson it is arranged that the meeting shall be a reunion of the s antlered and their friends, all of I whom are invited. Opening on I Tuesday, all visitors will be cor- i dially received and introduced to , the features for both ladies and gentlemen. On the second day, | Wednesday, an immense parade j will occur, with all the Elks lodges ,! in the state paricipating, and all | visiting lodges in a contest for | cash prizes. Fillo wing the parade a there will be an outing including 8 a band tournanent athletics, etc., at the tair grounds in the city and B at night more fun and fireworks : in the parks. The city of Ander- g son will be garbed in purple and M M white. METEOR WEEK Decatur People are Busy watching the Stars. | This week is the time for Decatur ’fg I star gazers to take advantage of J a rare opportunity. This is all du< 1 to the fact that the earth as just * < entered the swarm of August metett ’ ore, and from now on for the next; | few nights we shall see shooting,,. | stars making their vivid transifl| over the ethei-al blue, leaving be||| hind a traiil of ailvary light. Frig! day and Saturday nights the earttal will tie in the thickest part of thall swarm, and the display will bKI greatly increased. The meteoiffl radiate from the constellation <sl Perseus and increase in numbew I from midnight to morning. Th I August meteors are not so namefl | ous as those of November, but the have more .beautiful traits. Ther being no moon, the maximum effeM of jtheir brilliancy will be displayell It is stated that the number of mr | teors entering out atniosphefll daily must bo between ten am] twenty millions, and that the to® g amount added to the mass of t 1 earth from the meteors is abo | 50,000 tons a year.