Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 199, Decatur, Adams County, 1 September 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

IS BEN 8080 DEAD Reported Bv War Department As A Deserter

absent over FIVE YEARS Relatives Believe lie Was Killed by Phillipinos Communications as Received at This Office from Secaetary of War’s OfficeBen Bobo, a well’known Deoatnr boy, son of the late Judge J. R. Bobo, left this city five years ago last April. He enlisted in the regular army at Kansas City, May 1, 1899. Shortly afterward he was sent to the Phillipine Islands. He wrote to his mother and other relatives here regularly for nearly three years. In February, 1902, his last letter was received and he wrote cheeringly that he would arrive home in the following May, that he expected to sail with the comi»any soon. No further word has ever been received fiom him. After several months his relatives became alarmed and inquiries were begun through this office jto asoer tain his whereabouts. According to advices from the war department he is a deserter, but his friends do not believe it, as his service in the army was practically at an end. The following corresjjondence is self-explanatory, and has been withheld because it was believed some further trace of him, dead or alive would be obtained, but as may be seen by letter num ber four, the mystery remains unexplained: The Democrat, Decatur, Ind. In reply to your letter of the 2nd instant, I beg to advise you that records of this office show that Benjamin E. Bobo enlisted May 1, 1899, at Kansas City, Mo., was assigned to Company A. 3rd Infantry, and deserted therefrom February 15, 1902, at Malabon, Rizal, P. 1-, a private. There is no record of his surrender or apprehension, and his whereabouts is not known to this office. Very Res'p E. L. Steeves, Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry, Assistant Adjutant General. The Democrat, Deoatnr, Ind. In reference to your second communication of the 10th instant, relative to the desertion from the army of Benjamin E. Bobo, private of Co. A., 3rd Infantry, I beg to advise you that this office has no information on the subject other than was given in communication of the Bth instant The commanding officer of Company A, 3rd Infantry, has however been instructed to furnish a full report of the circumstances .attending the occurrence in question. Upon of the same you will be again communicated with. Very resp’y, 8. W. Dunning, Major 29th Infantry, Acting Asst. Adjutant General. The Democrat, Decatur, Ind. In further referanoe t"» your inquiry of the 10th instant, and to reply thereto of this office of the

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16th instant I have the honor to inform you that in response to instructions referred to in the letter a communication, the commanding officer, Co. A, 3rd Infantry, under date of the 20th instant, reports as follows: “The circumstances of Private Benjamin E. Bobo’s desertion are as follows: He was a sentry over a garrison prisoner (Private Kuhlenbach, Company A, 3rd Infantry) a personal friend of his. He had been detailed as sentry over said prisoner to take him >o the company mess, which he did, and neither of them returned to the post of the guard. Private Bobo’s cartridge belt and rifle were found hidden in an old sugar-house, in rear of the place used for company mess. Late the same day Privates Bobo and Kuhlenbach were seen by reliable natives in the town of Meycauayan some six or eight miles from Malabon. There is no doubt as to their having deserted.” Very resp’y, E. L. Steeves, Lieut. Co . of Calvary. Assistant Adjutant General. Manager, The Democrat, Decatur, Ind. The records show that Benjamin E. Bobo, formerly private Co. A, 3rd Infantry, deserted the service of the United States February 15, 1902, at Malabon, Rizal, Philippine Islands. There is no later information in ,his case on file, and his present whereabouts is unknown to this office. F. C. Auisoutt, The Military Secretary.

NEW POSITION R. J. Holthouse, a Shot Agent for South Western States. R. J. Holthouse left last night for Columbus, Ohio, where he has contracted with the E. <fr C. Wolfe Co. to sell their line of shoes. He has been appointed an agent, his territory being the states of Mississippi, Louisiana Jand Arkansas. He will secure samples and leave Columbus Friday for his new territory, where he will remain three or four months, or until his work is completed for the season. His family will leave here in about a month for Jonesboro, Arkansas, where they wi'l be the guests of Mr. Holthouse's,parents until about Christmas. He has proven himself an able salesman, and the splendid position giv o n him at this time proves that his ability is recognized. A BIG CROWD Over 600 Excursionists Came from Southern Adams County. The {Grand Rapidsfrailroad and the south end of ,the county are certainly doing their share to make the Great Northern Indiana fair a success. A special excursion being run by that road this morning, consisting of nine ooaohes, and 600 faithful south enders, taking advantage of the low rates and special train arrived, and are now enjoying themselves at the fair grounds. This {large crowd was made up of people from Geneva, Berne and Monroe. The Geneva band arrived on the samejtrain and will furnish music at the races today.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 1, 1904.

SERIOUS CHARGE Bryant Man Says Wife Poisoned Him Wife Has Husband Arrested for Assault and Battery and He Says She Tried to Kill the Whole Family.

Thomas W. Sull van and son Thomas, Jr., aged about five years, are at their home in Bryant in care of a physician and the former swears by all good and true that they have been the victims of an attempt to poison says the Portland Commercial-Review, Their troubles started last fall when Thomas W. Sullivan, Sr., inserted an advertisement in a newspaper for a housekeeper. The advertisement brought results for it brought Bea trice Siboney. The Siboney woman was not only willing to be his housekeeper, but was willing as well to become the wife of Thomas. The latter’s second wife , who was a most estimable woman, had been dead only a few weeks, but this was not allowed to stand in the way of another nuptial contract, and the wedding was pulled off in short order. A license was procured and the wedding took place in the court house in this city. As would be inferred, the parties to the contract had known each other rut a few hours, consequently when they were m trried they had yet to learn whether or not they loved each other. Well, married life started off with a whirl, but instead of growing warm in the love of each other it is said a chilliness soon began to prevade the Sullivan household. They lived in Bryant for a long time and then a few weeks ago removed to Parker in Randolph county and set up in the hotel ousiness. Nothing was heard from thorn until a few days ago, Sullivan and his family arriving in Bryant. They had been in the town but a short time when M irshal Orner reoeived instruction from the shreiff of Randolph county to arrest Sullivan. The charges against Sullivan was assault and battery on his wfe. Hearing from outside sources of the order for his aarest Sullivan hurried up and furnished bond for his appearance Not’ much can be learned of the last trouble of the Sullivan except that Thomas, Sr., and Thomas Jr., are ill and the senior Thomas claims that the poison .was administered by his wife with the intent to reduce the population of Indiana. Mrs. Sullivan is yet in Randolph county and her story is not obtainable.

MOTHER HUBBARDS Clover Leaf Freight Business Increases and Company Has to Borrow Engines. Several of the Erie engines that were leased by the Clover Leaf were brought to the Delphos shop and were at once put into service. No. 1220 did yard duty Sunday. They are odd looking engines and the trainmen call them “Mother Hubbards.” Freight business on the Clover Leaf is very brisk at the present time. The yards here ,are blocked with very few engines to move it. Roadmaster Kelley, of the Clover Leaf has received orders tolengthenoui a 'number of the jmssing tracks on this division which extends from Toledo to Marion. In all he will build 3,100 feet of new track. A number of the jtassing tracks have been too short to accommodate the many trains that are now being run —Delphos Herald.

GAVE A DANCE M. T. T. Club Entertained Their Friends Last Night. The M. T. T. clubjgave'ja dance last night at the C. Y. M. S. club rooms, which was well attended by the young people of this city. The hall was beautifully decorated in the club colors, which ’were arched and draped in many aitistic designs and the dance hall put forth a very pleasing appearance. Promptly at nine o’clock the grand march was started, and from then on until the wee sma’ hours the orchestra was kept busy keeping time to the merry feet of the dancers. The music was furnished by True Fristoe’s and Med Miller and was faultless. The club, although a young one, is a mighty good one and know how to make their guests enjoy themselves. The M. T. T. stands for Med Miller, Tom Ehinger and True Fristoe and are in the business to stay. They expect to give a number of like dances this winter, all of which,will no doubt be well attended.

NEW BUS HERE Peoples & Holthouse Receive a Hand* some New Rig. Peoples & Holtbouse, proprietors of the Fashion stables this morning received from Cunningham & Son, of Rochester, N. Y. their new transfer bus, and from a close examina tion of the same, it is all that is olaimd for it. The upholstering of the bus is of leather, with satin finish appearance. The rig is ball bearing all round, and is finished in dark green and maroon, there being nineteen coats of paint on the same. The bus is built upon modern, up-to-date plans and is one of the finest vehicles ever brought to thisjeity, and Jone of the finest transfer buses in northern Indiana.

A CONVENTION Democrats to Nominate A Congressman Convention at Portland Next Wednesday to be Well Attended. Local democrats are taking a lively interest in the congressional convention to be held at Portland next Wednesady. If the present agitation continues the number to go will make an exceedingly good showing for the county. The Jay County fair will furnish an additional attraction, and should swell the crowd not a little. The candidates number two, and considerable interest is being manifested by the friends of each. The appointed delegates are William P. Barkley, Henry Zwick, D. J. Dilling, Wiliam Zimmerman, Henry Eiting,

Dye Ferguson, W. F. Sohug, Jonas Neuenschwander. Simuel, Opllger, Robert Kerr, J. T. Kelly, Calvin Miller, D. E. Smith, J. T. Merryman, Samuel Schindler and L. G. Botkins. The alternates are A. F. Theime, Charles Fuelling, William Conrad Jr,. William Libby, Michael Miller, Edward Deyo, A. L. Durbin, Peter Bumgartner, Eugene Lindsey, 8. L. Grace, Charles Fetters Thomas Gallogly, J. W. McKean, D. N. Erwin, Dr. C. H. Schenk, and Orange Whitman. Simply lieoause yonr name is not written there is no excuse for non-at-tendance. The delegates are a very small part of such a show, and you will miss the t tinie of your life should you fail to be present next Wednesday at the opening of the campaign for 1904.

ENORMOUS CROWD IS HERE Great Northern Fair Surpasses All Former Records

YESTERDAY’S RACES Best Turf Events Ever Seen in This Section Four Good Races for This Afternoon— The Awarding of Premiums Has Begun.

The streets of our "city and "the driveways, shady picnic spots, the pike and and other places of attrac- , tion give the appearance that about everybody in the county is here to- ( day attending the Great Northern • fair. This is the big ’day, though i tomorrow’s program is equally good I and the crowd should be as large as I today’s. Everybody speaks in , glowing terms of the attractions j and are more than satisfied. At , time of going to press today we j could not secure an estimate of the crowd, but it is no doubt the best 6 crowd ever Jon the grounds of the association. The Geneva Band is one of the attarctions today, and are sustaining their {reputation as a musical ort anization of merit. Every train in today bought enormous crowds. The awarding of premiums began at ten o’clock yesterday morning, and will be oomI pleted by this evening. It is impossible |to secure a list of the winners as it was incomplete and the information was withheld until the entire list can be given. The shows on the fair ground are all fairly g cd, and if you are seeking that kind of past time you can make no mistkae in going to any of them. There is no gambling of any kind on the ground and the Great Northern are sustaining their reputation for giving a first-class, moral exhibition. Yesterday afternoon’s little shower did not interfere with the program in any way, only making it pleasant. Today is perfect, notwithstanding the cloudy outlook this morning and a constant stream of people and rigs has been pouring into

town. With fair weather tomorow and an average crowd, and all previous records will Jhave eaisly been excelled and this year’s fair in financial as well as every other kind of a success. While every feature of this year’s big fair is a success, from the standpoint of amusemenat and entertainment, the best of all is perhaps the races. This part of the program is better than any place in this section of‘the country and if you like a good “boss” race you have the best opportunity of yr nr life to see them. Yesterday's program included a 2:25 trot, a 2:30 pace and a half mile run in heats the results being as follows: 2:25 TROT—PURSE S3OO. 12 3 W No. 4, W. R. Cook, Hnntington 111 1 Col. Anderson T. Pyrchon, Butler 22 2 2 Shillota, Win. McGrath Montpelier 33 3 3 Best time 2:35 2:30 PACE—PURSE $250. 123 4 W

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LaMolle, Fred Tapp, Fort Wayne 4 5 x Sigma C. D. Sillick, Decatur 2 2 7 2 3 LaDonna, J. Compton, Fort Wayne 8 9 6 8 Major King, F. Bogash, Fort Wayne 98 8 4 8 Billy S. R. Smith, Edgertown 33 3 3 8 Mabel H. William Durbin 1 6 4 5 2 Milton R. Shepherd 54 2 6 4 Rillita S. J. Stevens, Fort Wayne 6 7 5 7 Teddy R. W. Stout, Indianapolis 7 111 1 LaMolle sent to stable in third heat for foul driving on stretch Best time HALF MILE RUN—BEST 2 in 3—PURSE SIOO. 12 3 W Martha Stout, Hendricks 4 4 Geneva Kid, Haviland 77 Tiger Jim, Haumers 2 12 2 Eddie T. Perkins, 3 2 Arcanium. Martin 5 6 Starter Kennedy 12 11 Frank P. 63 Best time 51 seconds. Sigma C., a Willshire horse, owned by Chilcoat, made a splendid showing, and it is believed could have won, if drive out. He is a three-year-old and a comer. Today’s races will be even better than yesterday, including a three-year-old pace or trot, purse $l5O, with seven starters, one of them being Jim Wonder, owned by Lase Ellie, of thi.-city ; a 2:18 trot, purse $350, with six starters; a 2.20 pace with eleven starters, purse S3OO, including Clark &• Miller's famous little Virgil C .; and a three-fourths dash run for SSO. The races begin at one o’clock. Go early and get a good seat in the grand stand if you enjoy the sport.

DEATH SUMMONS The Mother of Mrs. J. C. White Died Last Night. Mrs. Sarah Liddle, the venerable mother of Mrs. John C. White, died last night at her home, at Guilford, Indiana. The end came at 1:30, after a somewhat protracted illness, beginning last winter with lagrippe. She was aged seventy-four years, and during a long life of usefulness reared a family that have for many years been her pride. A son is a minister in Minnesota, two daughters are teachers, one at Marion and one at Muncie, besides the estimable wife of Rev. John C. White, whom most of Decatur know, and who will sympathize with het in this hour of trial. They left at I:lsjfor Guilford, where they will remain until atfer the funeral. They expect to return to this city Saturday.

LINZA YOUNG Linza, eldest son of William and Sarah Young, was born in Blue ('reek township, Adams county, Ind., Sept. 12, 1892, and departed this lite on August 25, 1904, aged 11 years, 11 months and 13 days. He leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, three sisters and two brothers, besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral service will was held last Saurday morning at the Salem M E, church, the Rev. J. A. Sprague conducting the services.