Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 215, Decatur, Adams County, 20 September 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE Charley Moore and Two Children Badly Injured

GORED BY STEER A Faithful Dog Saved Their Lives Story of Their Narrow Escape From an Enraged Animal that Nearly Destroyed Their Nome. Charley Moore, and his two ohil dren recently had a terrible experience in which they were quite badly hurt and their lives were saved by a faithful dog. Charley is the son of T. R. Moore of this city and left here a few years ago for Phoenix. Arizona, where he has since lived. The Arizona Republican, published at Phoenix, said in last Wednesdy’s issue: C- M. Moore, his ten months’ old babe, and his nine-year-old daughter, Vera, early yesterday morning had a most exciting experience, that,for, a few minutes promised to end in the killing of all of them by an infuriated steer, and that did result in serious injury to Mr. Moore and the baby. Mr. Moore, lives with his family near the Murphy school house, a half mile west and threefourths of a mile south of the capital building, and not a great dis tance from the Hurley slaughter house. He is the rural free delivery mail carrier on route No. 4 and about 6:30 o’clock yesterday morning he went out to his mail wagon with the baby in his arms, and his daughter Vera to survey things generally preparatory to hitching up. The wagon stood only a short distance from the house and they were not more than a couple of rods from the house when the incident related below ooocured. As soon as they got into the yard they noticed a big steer coming down the lane toward the house, a steer they afterward learned, had, by jumping a corral fence, escaped from a bunch that was being driven to the block in the slaughter pens. The little girl thinking that he, like most steers, would be easily frightened, ran out to the lane to turn him back. Instead of turning, the niaddened animal charged upon her. knocking her down. Fortunately though, a horn went on either side and she was unhurt except the jar of the fall. Before the big brute could gore her, the family dog fastened its teeth in the steer’s heels, and the steer turned his attention to the dog. Mr. Moore instantly started for the house with the baby but the steer at the same instant saw the move and lunged after him, thus giving Vera a chance to escape to the house. The steer caught. Mr. Moore and the babe and teaseled them about six feet in the air, one of the animal's.horns in the meantime making a deep gash, across Mr. Moore’s abdomen. When Mr. Moore struck the ground ho managed to do so on one side, holding the baby at arm’s length. He immediately rolled over on his face and raising his elbows drew the little one under him for protection. The steer then gored his right leg, making a llesh wound half way round it, and in his frantic circling round his vio-

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I tims one foot stepped on the baby’s leg but slipped oft again, making an ugly flesh wound on the calf but not breaking the bone. While all this was in progress the family dog had recovered himself and returned to the battle. He grabbed the steer by the nose and hung on tenaciously. The steer ran round his victims two or three times before he could shake the dog loose and when he finally did so he charged the faithful canine who seemed to have planned that very move knowing he could get away. M hen the steer charged the dog this time he ran into a little red express wagon belonging to the children and which diverted his attention long enough for Mr. Moore to rush into the house with the infant. But it was none too soon for the four-footed demon see’ng his attempt to get away bore down upon him. Mr. Moore was then through the screen door, which the bovine tore to kindling and was engaged m closing the big wooden door. He did not s vceed in getting it latched but got it so nearly closed that by throwing his weight against it he kept the brute from tearing into the house. The dog continued to harass the animal until for want of a human enemy he turned to the dog’s direction and allowed himself to be paced into an adjacent field of sorgum. Soon after some men on horseback came from the slaughter house with a small herd of cattle and succeeded in so maneuvering it, that the crazy steer joined the rest of his kind. Mr. Moore’s, injuries are very painful but the only serious feature is the possibility that the wound on the abdomen may result in rupture. The baby’s hurt is severe but is not thought to be dangerous. Mr. Moore’s dog though has clearly established his right to a Carnegie medal for heroism, for without his assistance in the tattle the three members of would undoubtedly have been killed. In fact the dog did most of the fighting and was the only one in the party that was in a position to make a fight. Mr. Moore says, and he tells it almost with tears in his eyes, that a short time ago they discovered the dog was eating the eggs laid by their chickens, a council of war was held and it was decided to sill him but for some reason the sentence had never been carried out. It never will be now and he can have all the eggs he wants as long as he lives.

ON PAROLE Charles Painter, Ex-Marshall of Willshire Released from Prison. Charles Painter, the alleged ringloader of the Willshire gang of robbers, who wore sent to the peniten tiary about three years ago for burglarizing many Willshire stores, has been given his liberty on parole, and arrived at his home in that town last Bunday morning. Employment has been guaranteed Painter by W. B. Price, a, Willshire blacksmith, who has confidence in Painter’s ability’to become a good citizen Painter is the last of the gang to be released. When arrested Painter was marshal of the village of Willshire.

DECATUR, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1904.

IS DANCING Strange Story Concerning Actions of John Terrell. A story has been in circulation throughout the country for some time and within the past week ithas come to ears of members of the Banner staff on several occasions, says the Bluffton Banner. While there may be many reasons to doubt the primary authenticity of the story yet it concerns a subject in which every reader of the Banner and perhaps every person in the county interested in the fam ous T rrell murder case. While the Banner does not vouch for the truth of the story, yet it believes that its readers are entitled to all that is being said or done in this case and accordingly the story is given. Early in the spring a lady was sent from this county to the asylum at Richmond for treatment. She was not particularly rabid in any degree, but at certain times her mind showed evidences of being unsound and it was thought that a course of treatment might prove beneficial for her. She spent some time in the hospital and while there in her lucid moments, wrote frequent letters to her relatives in the county. One letter in particular was sent home which has caused all the talk. In this letter she stated that at one of the asylum dances, matters of regular weekly occurrence, she was present and saw John W. Terrell, who is reported as being in one of the wards unable to walk alone, out on the floor of the dance hall, tripping away as merrily as any of the rest. Whether this letter is founded on actual fact, the Banner does not attempt to state. We simply give the story as it came to us and our readers can draw their own conclusions.

TO EXPAND P. Poyneer Gets Patent in Canada His Separator a Great Success—Will Enlarge His Plant Here and Employ More Men. P. Poyneer, who runs a grain and seed seperator factory in the Noah Ark bniiding, stated to a representative of this paper last evening that in all probability he would soon extend his present business into the Dominion of Canada, as he had received word from the head department of the patent office of that state that his models were on file and that the patent would no doubt be perfected in a few days' and thus afford him the right to manufacture and sell within any part of the Dominion without cause for alarm as to having his patent stolen from him. Mr. Poyneer stated that fear of having his ideas stolen was the only fact that has kept him from entering this territory long before, and says that he sees a bright and brilliant future before him in that section of the country. Mr. Poyneer further stated that he intended to make this his main headquarters and place only a branch office in that country. These machines are meeting with a ready sale whereever Mr. Poyneer goes and are giving the required results and perfect satisfaction At present he has only two men on the road representing these machines, those being Dick Reed and himself, but in the near future he expects to put more on the road and expand his plant •hero so as to.keep in step with the salesmen.

FOUND GUILTY Thompson Smiled When Verdict Was Read Ault to be Tried Tomorrow—Cases Set for Trial—Other Court Business. With a smile upon his face Harve Thompson this morning listened to the verdict of the jury, which found him guilty of larceny, and for which the law says the punishment is a term of from one to three years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. He was tried for participating in the robbery of Miss Hattie Moore. The jury deliberated only ' a short time, returning a verdict about seven o’clock last evening, , but same was not read in court until this morning. Thompson’s attorney, L. C. Devoss, asked the | court to commute the sentence to the county jail instead of prison. Judge Erwin has not yet ruled on the motion. —o— Charles Ault, charged with forging Meyer & Scheiman’s name to a check, was arraigned this merning and plead not guilty, and his case , will tie tried tomorrow morning. —o— Otis O. Juday et al vs Prospect Oil company et al, cross complaint filed, summons ordered. —o— Leota P. Hilpeit vs Milton Hili pert, application for temporary ali lowanoe, defendant ordered to pay plaintiff <2O in five days. Set for trial. —o— B W. Sholty. assignee of C. M. France, vs W. O. Bowman, rule to answer. John F. Tisron vs James N. Fristoe, foreclosure mechanics’ ; lien, demurrer filed to complaint by I defendant Fristoe.

—o — Mert McCain vs Cadillac Oil Co., default as to defendant, finding for plaintiff in the sum of <389.80 Foreclosure ordered. —o— William D. Roe vs William D. Roe, administrator, two claims, set for trial September 24th. AN OBJECTION Decatur Citizen Wants Ordinance to Prevent Spitting on Sidewalks. Did it ever occur to any of our readers when walking down Second street to take a glance at the filthy condition of the sidewalks, caused by men who have the dirty habit of chewing tobacco and then expectorating upon the public thoroughfare, aud causing ladies who have ! to traverse upon this same thoroughfare to wade through all this mess : It is a shame and our city “aads" and officials should take some notice of this fact, and pass an ordinance making it an offense punishable by a tine for any one caught in the ac t of spitting on the sidewalk. Tobacco chewers are not the only ones to be looked after as a groat many other people are also offenders, and just as dirty as the tobacco chewers, and one and all should be treated alike. It is an easy thing if one would stop to think I for a minute tojstep to the edge of the walk and spit into the street and thus insure clean sidewalks. This ordinance is now in effect in many cites much larger than our own, and the law is rigidly enforced. Our neighbor city, Lima, has this law and it is a pleasure to look at the cleanliness of their sidewalks. It is high time for Decatur to wake up and get in line i with other progressive cities. A CITIZEN.

THE WORST Comic Opera a Disappointment—Mr. Bosse Protects Patrons. “Dorothy,” the comic opera, has come and thank goodness has gone. It was so bad it was good. Heralded as one of the best on the road, it proved to be a farce, worse than any barn-storming outfit that ever struck Decatur and to make it goed the advance man, wearing silk hat and a big smile had the nerve to solicit tickets at <I.OO each. Manager Bosse heard of th3 “fake” in time to reduce the price to fifty cents and his action proves that he is doing his best to protect his patrons. A crowded house greeted the company and all are of the same opinion, “the worst ever." Those who had dollar tickets were rebated or given their money back and Mr. Bosse is receiving the praises he deserves. The company left here for Winchester on an early train, where they will torture the citizens tonight. Bluffton people were well pleased with the performance. “Nuff” said. FIELD DAY High School Joins Association

Will Have Field Day this Fall to Select Team for Spring Meeting. At a meeting held last evening by the freshmen, junior and sophomore classes, it was unanimously agreed that the|Deoatur High school should be represented in the associaton field day meeting to be held next spring, which includes the Bl iffton, Portland, Muncie and Decatur schools. The exact meeting place- has not yet been selected. And as a preparatory event to this meeting the classes have orgaized themselves and expect to give a field day event in this city in one month, the purpose of this meet to be to pick the men who will represent the schools here at the association meet. Three teachers were then elected to jireside over the different classes and get the boys into the best possible condition for this local event. Prof. Hooker will have charge of the freshmen. Prof. Hill the sophomores and Prof. Ward the juniors, and training work will be commenced at once. The boys of these three classes have all entered with the proper spirit and will work with the one aim in view, that of winning. Thirty five of these classes have signified their intention of entering the meet. The local event’ will be held at Steele’s park and will consist of a fifty yard dash, one hundred yard dash, two hundred and twenty yard dash, running broad jump, standing broad jump, hop, step anp jump, half mile run, base ball throw, putting the twelvepound shot, bicycle race, relay race, running high jump, standing high jump and pole vault. The teachers and professor are taking an interest in athletic sports this year.

AN EARTHQUAKE Occurred Twenty Years Ago TodayFelt in Every State. Twenty years ago today, September 20, 1881, occurred the severest earthquake felt in this country for a century. It was felt in every state in the Union, from the Atlan tic to Pacific and in San Francisco and other cities of the west coast. In Decatur every building shook and in the business houses it will be remembered goods wore thrown from the shelves.

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FRIDAY EVENING Hon. J. A. M. Adair to Speak at Headquarters A Democratic Club will be Organized on Thursday [Evening. The first of a series of politics meetings at democratic headquarl tars, will be held there next Friday evening, with the Hon. J. A. M. Adair as the speaker. Mr. Adair is not only a shining light among the Indiana democracy, but he is one of the good speakers as well. The headquarters are now complete and are handsome in the extreme, being well furnished, nicely decorated and makes a home that the Adams county democracy may well be proud of, and which we hope they will retain permanently. At. these headquarters on Thursday evening a Democratic Club will be organized. Every democrat in the city, and in the county is invited to become a member of this club. It is desired to make it a permanent organization, and one that in the time to come will be a source of great strength to the party it represents. U. B. APPOINTMENTS United Brethren Conference Meets at Huntington Next Year.

Plymouth. Ind., Sept. 20.—The sixtieth United Brethren conference, which has been in session here for the last week, closed last night The conference next year will be held at Huntington, Ind. More than three hundred pastors and lay delegates were present the entire week. The appointments of the ministers were announced by Bishop Kephart yesterday and are as follows: Fort Wayne District— A. M. Cummins, presiding elder; Fort Wayne G. F. Byrer; Decatur, G. E. Luke; Monroevile, J. L. Powers; Ossian, C. A. Spitler; Toesin. J. W. Burkert; Roanoke- A. E. Knepp; Pleasant Mills, W. A. Thom, as; Huntington, C. H. Bell; Churubusco, L. A. Stangle; Columbia City, L. L. Shaffer;South Whitley, J. A Farmer; Goblesville, the Rev. Mr. Hamond; North Manchester, J. L Goshert Columbia City circuit, G. Hutchinson; Liberty Mills, G. L. Mattox. SAD DEATH Daughter of John J. Soldner Died Saturday. The angel of death has again entered the house of John J. Soldner, in Monroe township, and has taken away their beloved daughter, Matilda, who was born March «, 1883, and died a quiet and peaceful death at 11 o'clock a. m. on Saturday, September 17th, at the age of 21 years, 0 months and 11 days Less than a year ago, October 27, 1903, their daughter, Aldine wife of Charles E. Hawk, and several years ago another daughter Sarah Ann, were taken away by the same disease, consumption A brother died of typhoid fever a num bet of years ago. She leaves her parents, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. J. W. Kilwer, at 12:30 at the house and at 2 o’clock at the Mennonite church of I which she was a member. Burial took place in theM. R. E. cemetery, —Berne Witness.