Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 208, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

IS SERIOUS » Bluffton Girl Became 111 Here (riiinal Operation Had Been Performed In Bluffton—She will Recover. Last. Thursday evening a young lady arrived in this city, who gave her name as Francis Beeler, and claims to live at Bluffton. She found a boarding place and the following day lecame ill. A physician was summoned and on examination showed that a criminal operation had been performed and the girl was in a very dangerous condition. A few hours after a child was born dead. For some time it was believed the girl’s condition was such she could not recover, but her symptoms today are improved, and she will recover. The operation was performed by a Bluffton physician whose name we were unable to learn. 15 FRIGHTENED

George Cromer Doing Some Stunts in Wells county. George W. Cromer is worried. He knows about the dis«atisfa ction among the members of his party in this county and he is alarmed at its spread. He also knows about the nomination of Edward C. Deflority, at Portland, Wednesday. As soon as he heard about it he slipped into Wells county and it is reported that he has been holding star chamber conferences with the killers of the party in each township. Certain Bluffton politicians have been helping him, and within the past week they have seen many of the faithful and talked to them about the glorious work George has done in this county. Cromer has arranged secret meetings over the county and tonight a few trusted ones will hold a meeting at Joe Millholland's north of the city. George'wants to see the main guys at present, and after awhile he will attend to the rank and file. What this meeting is for tan easily Ire surmised. Cromer wants to line up all the Dunlap supporters in Wells county, and he '• claiming credit for all the rural routes that have been established. He forgets that over in Allen county, m Congressman Jim Robinson’s | tounty. that Jim, who is a Demoerat, bus lieen blessed in the same way. Whenever the people build i £ oo< i roads then the postoffice department will establish rural mail service, and Cromer lias nothing more to do with it than the super of Hooppole township, Posey county.-'Bluffton Banner. HAND BLRNED rs - Roy Archbold Received Painful Injury while Canning Fruit. While canning fruit Saturday "ffernoon at her homo on First street, Mrs. R O y Archbold had the misfortune to mistake her hand tj racanof fruit and poured the scaling wax on the back of her ‘and, burning the same in a fright lL 'l manner. Dr. J. 8. Boyers was "“mediately summoned and dressed 1,18 injured member. The injury i’a very painful one and it will ’"“nmnber of days liefore Mrs. Archbold will be able to use her in. i Qr ed hand.

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WELL TOLD A Poetical Editor of Pulaski Describes a Wedding. O, Louie! Listen how the editor of the Pulaski ‘Democrat described a wedding: Eyes gazed deep into eyes flaming with love as they knelt atthe shrine, while the minister’s words that blended their loving hearts fell like dew of heaven on their bowed heads. The groom was the strong, majestic oak, the bride the tender, clinging ivy She was charming as any who ever arrayed herself in bridal vestments here. She was radient and lovely as the roses now opening their petals to the fall zephers. Her luxuriant shining tresses were garnitured with jewels and she was as all b’ides a radiant queen of joy, and beauty. She has the finest feminine instinct and graces and the oaviliei in whose heart she has become enshrined as his bride should chei ish her as a fragrant, delicate flower, a rare exotic transplanted from its native soil.

MORE EVIDENCE Did Mrs. Krauss Have Suicidal Intent Sends for Bottle of Medicine from Her Home which Contained Polson. Another bit of evidence in the Rae Krauss poisoning case, which may have considerable weight in the trial was learned recently. The story printed several days ago about Mrs. Rae Krauss having complained of feeling badly and having sent a note to her husband telling him to bring her a bottle of Pinkham compound that she had used at the house, may have more significance than at first given. It has been learned, it is said, that this bottle of compound, which had been used at the Krauss home by Mrs. Rae Krauss, had been doctored with poison. When Mr. Krauss -eceived the note, he was at the store and instead of sending to the house for the partly used bottle he took a new one from the store and sent it over to her. It is claimed that when she saw the bottle had not been opened, and was not the one she had anticipated getting, she said to Mrs. Hunds m, the sheriff" s wife: "Here, you may have this. I don’t want it. Crystal and I h'd a bottle that we used at tho house and I thought Will would send that, one.” Mrs. Krauss denies that she wanted the partially filled bottle for any special rosaon, and says. “Why, if 1 had the bottle here I would drink every drop of it.” This bit of information was’lcarnod from one closely connected with the Kr-iuss case, and it is said the bottle of compound is held by Mrs. Nathan Krauss, the grandmother of the dead girl, who will produce a mass of evidence at the trial which alone would convict the accused woman. A NEW CLERK The Hub Clothing Store Secures the Services of Mr. Beam. John P am, of Willshire, has accepted a position as head Salesman in the ever progressive Hui: clothing store in this city, and began his duties in that capacity this morning. He is clever, accommodating, courteous and good to meet He has had five years experience in the clothing business and will treat the trade at the popular Hub in the correct way.

DECATUR, INDIANA, MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1904.

COURT NEWS Divorce Cases Set for This Week Some Business Transacted Today— Juoge Smith of Portland on Bench. Judge John Smith of Portland, held court here an hour or two this morning, hearing motions in the Cook divorce case and the Shroll suit, on a judgment. Judge Erwin also disposed of some business todav, the record being as follows: John M. Biker vs Emanuel Tricker, complaint for replevin, answer filed in two paragraphs, rule to reply to second paragraph. —o — City of Decatur vs Dick Townsend et al, A. P. Beatty withdrew his appearance for the plaintiff. —c— Livina C Marker vs Charles M. Marker, divorce and alimony, set for trial Wednesday, Sept 14. —o — Almyra Philbee vs James Philbee, divorce, and restraining order, defendant ruled to answer absolute in five days. —o— Charles H. Cook vs Elith F. Cook, divorce, plaintiff ordered to pay prosecutor fee, set for trial Sept. 22. n Jacob C. Roop vs Mattie C. Roop, set for trial Wednesday, Sept. 14 Joseph P. Johnson et al vs Ira Wagner, set for trial Tuesday. October 4. L. C- Devoss withdrawn appearance for plaintiff. —o — Maud Wass vs D. E. Smith, assignee of Stoneburner estate Shaffer Peterson assum 'd jurisdiction as special judge case set for trial September 16. —o— Henry Koenemann vs G. R. & I. railroad Co, special appearance by Zollars Zollars and Beatty for defendant, motion to suppress service of summons. —o— E. M. Peoples et al vs Samuel M. Allen et al. quiet title suit, seperate demurrer filed by each defendant. —o— William Swartz et al vs Nathaniel B. Swartz et al, partition, sale of real estate reported and approved. Plaintiff's attorneys Erwin A- Erwin allowed $lO. —o—

Henry Koeneman and Roll Snyder vs Riverside Oil Co., suits on account, answers filed. —o— Joseph Shroll vs Solomon Wolf et al suit on judgment. Cause assigned to Judge Smith of Portl land. HIGH TAXES Bluffton Citizens will Pay Rate of $4 35 per SIOO. The tax rate in Bluffton next year, commencing with the May installment will be higher than it has ever been in the history of the city, .$4.35 on the SIOO. This is made up ns follows: State tax, 9c; beaevoleat, 5; school revenue, 11; sinking fund, 3; benevolent institutions, 2]; county tax 83|; turnpike repair, 17; court house 12; city tux, special school He, general fund, |1; waterworks, 30c, electric light, 20; library, 6 ; sinking fund, 42. Total |3.25. To this will be added subsidey to the C. B & C.,90 cents, making $4.35. All railroads in the county, even the C. B. & C. itself, will be assessed to jiay the $30,000 subsidy to the C. B. & C.—Bluffton Nows.

IS APPALLING Thirty-three Attempt Suicide at Marion within a year—Half of them Died. In the last year seven persons in Marion have died as the result of taking carbolic acid. Many others have taken the deadly poison, but have been dragged back to life by medical interference. Thirty-three have sought by their own hands to end their lives during the last twelve months. The list is enough to horrify the staid citizen. Seventeen died and the remainder remorsefully returned to face the problem once more. The startling feature is the fact that of the deadly attempts most were made by young people who used drugs. The notable thing is the ease with which they secured the poison.—Marion News-Tribune. TO OPEN Campaign Will Begin Here Friday Night General James B. Weaver of lowa to Speak at the Court House. General James B. Weaver, of lowa, will open the campaign in this county with a speech at the court house next Friday evening, September 16th. Gen. Weaver is

one of the best known men in na

t tional poliotics and his appearance . here will be the cause of a demo--1 cratic demonstration fitting for the occasion. He is an interesting . speaker, a man of great force, notwithstanding his seventh-one years . and his arguments will prove to those in doubt that the democratic principals are right. Arrangements ’ for the meeting will be announced during the week. Arrange to hear Gen. Weaver at the court house next Friday night. GAS EXPLOSION Mrs. J. S. Bowers Received Bad Burns on Face and Arms. Mrs. John Bowers was badly burned Saturday afternoon while attempting to light the gas in her oookstove. The accident were caused from an explosion of the gas. Her face was terribly burned I and her right arm and hand was ■ also caught in the flames. The fire in the stove had been turned oft from noon until the time she tried to light it, and what caused the explosion is a mystery. Dr. J. S. Boyers was called and dressed the her injuries and stated that she was resting somewhat easier. AFTER THIEF Marshal Green on Trail of Stolen Horses and Rig. Marshall E l Green is after a team < of stolon horses, which were taken I from Elyria, Ohio, a few days ago. 1 The horses weigh about 1200 and I 1300 pounds respectively, and wore 1 hitched to a now surrey with 1 green cushions. An outfit answer- r tag this description drove rapidly I through hero yesterday, and Mar- S shal Green, together with the (. Fort Wayne police are trying to f land this man and the outfit. A ii rowaid of 1100 for the return of the j e outfit is offered and |2OO for the a conviction of the thief. ■ v

DELIGHTFUL EVENT Mrs. Ferry Celebrates Ninetieth Anniversary An Elaborate Social Event at the McMillen Home Saturday Afternoon. One of the most brilliant and interesting social functions ever held i i this city, was given at the elegant and spacious home of Dr. and | Mrs. W. P. McMillen, Saturday. afternoon. Mis. McMillen's mother I Mrs. Lucian Peyre Ferry, being the , hostess. The occasion was her 90th j birthday. Mrs. Ferry was born in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to | Fort Wayne with her parents | when but a few months old, where she resided for 81 yean, whence she came to Decatur to make her home with her daughter. At a reunion of Old Settlers of Allen county, held four years ago, Mrs Ferry was presented with a gold medal and made honorary life vicepresident on account of her being the oldest settler of the county. She is a remarkable woman, is in splendid health and retains control of all her faculties, is active and walks erect as many persons of seventy. She is a great reader, keeping abreast of the times and able to converse on the current topics of the day in the most engaging mannei and takes great interest in the progress of the times Dr. J. M. Miller helped her to celebrate the day by taking her for her first ride in an automobile which she enjoyed greatly. The handsome McMillen home has Jong been noted for the hospitality and

generous consideration of its guests, , and it was with a thrill of pleasure that the invited friends'learned of an opportunity to again be welcomed by one of the city’s most ( noted entertaint rs. The decorations of the house were very elab--1 orate. In the parlor, library, music ; room and hall pitted palms, ferns and vases of roses were arranged in graceful groups about the rooms. The archways, mantels and chandeliers were entwined with the Michigan creeper with its red berries,and was most artistic. The dining room was extremely attractive, being in green and white. The sideboard and bay window being banked with smilax and white roses; the globes of the ineundesent lights were veiled in smilax; in the bay window of the music room Mrs. George Flanders presided over an old punch bowl which has been in Hie Ferry family for over a half century. Part of

the decorations were roses sent for tne occasion by her 'son. Col. C-. - --: Ferry from Tacoma, Washington. I Mis. Ferry received her guests in the parlor before a mantel banked with ferns, smilax and carnations, assisting her was her daughters, Mrs. Mcillen and Mrs. R. D. Boyles, of F irt Wayne. A guessing con test, “A Romance of flowers,” was indulged in and Mrs. Jennie Studabaker answering the greatest numher correctly, was awarded a handsome vases filkd with roses. A quartet sang very sweetly “The Old Oaken Bucket,” after which Mrs. Ferry in her usual charming manner gave a reminiscence of early days in Dctriot at the time of Hills' surrender, two years befor her birth Her granddaughter, Miss Minnie P. Orvis then read letters and telegrams of congratulations from Tacoma, Seattle, Wash., New York,Chicigo, Cincinnati, Middle town, Ohio, Petersburg, Monorc, Mich., Fort Wayne, Strassburg, Germany and Traverse City, Mich. A most interesting feature was the loving cup which Had been used on a former occasion, lach and every one responded with i toast, both touching and beautiful, wishing 'Gandma Ferry, as she is

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affectionately known by the manyfriends, many more birthdays, as her strength and health will permit her to enjoy. Mrs. Ferry was the recipient of many handsome and useful gifts, showing their deep affection for her in her advanced years. The large birthday cake contained the initials “C. P. F. ” and 1814-1904,"with lighted candles forming the years of her age, she cutting the cake. Souvenirs were given each guest, square pieces of cake tied with white satin ribbon with gold initials and the date of birth and present year. A most elaborate and most delicious luncheon was served. Several out-of-town guests were present. A HARD FALL Paul Beardsley Quite Badly Hurt Missed Footing while Attempting to Mount a Bus—Unconscious Several Hours.

Paul Beardsley, a son of Dr. and Mrs. Beardsley, met with an accident last evening that resulted rather serious for him . Paul with a number of other boys had gone to the Clover Leaf station to see the nine o clock pasenger arrive as is the usual Sunday evening custom of a large crowd of Decatur’s young folks. After the train arrived Paul had started for home, and had gone a little distance from j the depot, whim one of the night j cabs passed him. Paul at this moment got the idea that he would ride as far as his home on the bus, and immediately started to put his thought into action. He hurried into the street, made a lunge for the bus, missed his footing and was hurled forcibly to the brick pavement, lighting on his head. Michael Wertzberger who was passing along the street saw the accident and hastened to assits the young man, who he found was unconscious and utterly helpless. He callei for help and the bus came back. They assisted Paul into the rig and drove him home, where his father made a thorough examination of his injuries. finding a large cut over his left eye which required several stitches, and his face badly bruised up, as was his head, nothing more serious however being found.

NAME TICKET

Republicans Held Convention Saturday to Name Candidates. A handful of republicans wore drummed together by Chahman John Frisinger of the local g. o. p., Saturday afternoon, and an imitation convention was held. P. L. Andrews was introduced as per manent chairman and spent about a half hour trying to tell what disloyal rascals the democrats arc in general and in Adams County particular, but he failed to stir up the least enthusiasm. Melvin Bulk r was made permanent chairman. Tho following ticket was then named in a stereotyped manner,

each man being nominated without opposition: For representative, Shafter Peterson, of Decatur; auditor, John S. llilty, Berne; treasurer, S. G. Sheller; Decatur; sheriff, Harry Cordua, Decatur; proseouting attorney, Earl B. Adams. Decatur; [commissioner, first district, Fred J. Schoeler, Pre bio township; commissioner, third district, George W. Brewster, of Jefferson township; surveyor, W. J. Edwards, Blue Creek township; coroner, Earl G. Coverdale, Decatur.