Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 218, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1904 — Page 1

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"death CAME Killiam A. Wisner Died This Morning. Mjlt of lancer of the Mouth.-Was a Pioneer of this County.—Had a Brilliant War Record. William A. Wisner, one of the vrt known pioneers of the county tod at his home in the west part this city 10:30 o’clock this joining, after suffering for several months from a cancer of the mouth, to first noticed his affliction about months ago, but did not realty what it was for a few weeks, for six months he has treated conmntly, but without result, the Ldiy disease growing steadily itorse. During a week or two past kscondition has been known as ifhous. but the announcement of fcj death came as a shock nevertheless, to his many acquaintances. j[r Wisner was sixty-four years and nineteen days old, having been torn in this county, September 4, [NO. His parents came to this toanty in 1836 and located in Washkzton township, where they lived until the father died in 1868. When a young man, William Wister learned the carpenter trade and that trade and farming have been ta principle occupations since. In April 1861 he enlisted in Co. F., 12th Indiana Infantry, and was assigned to the army of West Virpna under General McClellan. Ee participated in the famous battles of Ball Run, Winchester, An'ietam and others of less importance. He was discharged in July 1862 and soon afterward enSsted in Co. H., 89th Indiana. On May Ist. 1864, ho was commissioned second lieutenant, and February 15, 1865, as first lieuienant. being mustered out July IS, 1865. He served during the ntire war and his record is a brilliant one. He was a very brave Kidier and a grand officer, always ready for duty, no difference how irdnous. His bravery at Nashville, Tenn.. December 16, 1864, he leadin? in ads-ance of all caused a ttlogy from the commanding offiers The same could be said of him at Blakey, Alabama, April 9, 1865. he lei ng in command of his twnpany More than one of his tompany comrades can call to tiemory the kind traits of Lieut.

*isner while on long marches. It •w & common occurrance for him •ccarry a soldier’s Knapsack all He was a favorite in his Winpan y. He was married Febru *r. T IM I, to Mrs. Adeline Booth •hose maiden name was Lemas- ** This companion and three ftildien survive, they being Mrs. OHver, of Monroe, Mrs. Markley “d William T. Wisner of this city, ■r Wisner has served as assessor •nlin othor pnblio trusts and his •reer has been an honest and Hithfu] record. A REQUEST Carriers Ask Patrons to Put Ip a Mall Box. city mail carriers have asked 11 to request their patrons, everyreceiving mail at their resi*n°e 1 to put up a mail box, as it is "*tter of great convenience to saves them much ® B, Boxes oan be purchased at a ow price or you can easily make out of a cigar box. If you have n >uil box the carrier must slip p niai| under the door, deliver it rs onnl]y or curry it until the next *livery. • ‘—Oil <M>». • .. ■ — «*»••

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ATTACKED BY HORSE Vicious Horse Battles With a Farmer With Serious Results. W. Thompson, who lives on Grandma Emerick’s farm one and one-half miles south of Chattanooga, Ohio, was attacked by a vicious mare when he was out in a barnyard hitching up the horse last Thursday. Had it not been for neighbors coming to his relief he undoubtedly would have been bitten and trampled to death. Mr. Thompson was first seized by the head and thrown furiously around and then by the left arm, and that too was severely bitten and the leg and foot injured in a manner to give great pain. George Kesslar and M. F. Kerr are the men who came to Thompson and relieved him from the ferocious horse. They were immediately on entering the barnyard made the object of attack and this gave the injured man a chance to drag him self through a nearby gate into the yard and out of danger. The men resorted to the use of a club and pitchfork handle to duve the horse back into the stable. The horse was one that Mr. Holt of this place formerly owned. It has always showed a vicious disposition and seems unconquerable. Mr. Thompson has since been receiving the regular attention of a Chattanooga physician anil is in a critical condition.—Geneva Herad. OFFICIAL TROUBLES

Jay County Men Trying to Collect Their Salaries. Ed V. Fitzpatrck, former clerk of the Jay county circuit court, who was charged with a shortage of <722 by exjierts who audited the county books, has refunded the sum under protest and is arranging to bring suit to recover that amount and |5200 additional, which he claims the county owes him js'r diem. Ex-Sheriff Lewis Whipple has tendered the county 59 cents and the collection of the remaining f 1.90 charged against him. He serves notice that he will conest to the court of the ast resort. The county commissioners will be enjoined for allowing the experts their commission on the <7700 shortage alleged to have been found against Circuit Court Clerk Crowe, for it is shown that he has until the first of next December to turn these fees into the county treasury. Other injunction suits are theatened to prevent the commissioners from allowing commissions claimed by the experts and the supreme court will be called upon for a ruling regarding the officers’ rights to certain moneys. CLUB MET First Session of Beau-Not Ladles Held Last Night. The new club that has assumed the name of the ' Beau Not," composed of twelve members, who declare that forr year they will desist from young men’s company met last evening in regular social session with Miss Edna Ehinger at her home on Monroe street. All members of the club were present. Pedro was installed as the favorite pastime, and for severe! hours the girls were lost to the outside|world. Misses Zella Stultz and Louisa Brake proved to be lucky members, and were awarded first prizes, while Misses Emma Terveer and May Holthouse, poor girls, were forced to console themselves with the boobies. During the evening a delightful little lunch was served, and at a late hour the girls all de parted to meet next Thursday evening with Miss Della Bremerkamp. The git Is declare that the club is a success, and that they enjoy it very much.

DEC ATUR, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23, 1904.

WOMAN KILLED i Mrs. Charles Schafer Struck by Erie Train 1 1 I Met Instant Death.-Her Horse Killed and Buggy Completely Demolished. , The eastbound passenger train on the Chicago <fc Erie, due here at 4:51 p. m. was a half hour late last evening and when the train pulled in the front of the engine looked as though it had met a snow storm. A closer examination showed the pilot to be covered with flour. The trainmen told of an accident which had occurred a few moments before. just this side of Markle, in which Mrs. Ellen Schafer was instantly killed. She was the wife I of Charles Schafer, a well known | farmer, living two miles north of Markle, and was driving home. She failed to see the fast train approaching and drove on the track directly in front of it. She was hurled many feet and death was no doubt instantaneous, being mangled i terribly. Her horse was killed and the buggy shattered into a thousand pieces. The train stopped and carried the body’ of the lady back to Markle, where friends took charge of the remains. Mrs. Scha fer was about sixty years of age. MANY WILL GO Corner Stone Laying of Huntington Court House Next Wednesday. The laying of the corner stone ( f | the new Huntington county court ; house will occur on Wednesday, September 28th, and an immense | crowd of vsitors is expected. Ati torney T. G. Smith of that county was here today advertising the event and extending personal invitations to attorneys and other professional men. The Adams county bar, the Masonic order and others will no doubt attend the exercises, which begin at one o’clock p. m. The principle address will be made by Hon. Thomas Marshall of Columbia City. POINT PEDRO Mrs. Roy Archbold Entertained Ladies at an Afternoon Party.

One of the most enjoyable afternoon card parties of this year was given by Mrs. Roy Archbold yesterday afternoon in compliment to her guest Mrs. Dimke, of Wauseon, Ohio. The guests were Mesdames Nachtrieb, Schirmeyer, Peterson, Tyndall, Dugan, Moltz, Studabaker, Kuebler, Brittson, (guinn, Heller, and the Misses Craig, Meyers, and Sohrok. The guests played pedro for points instead of games, and Mrs. Heller was the fortunate re oepient of a box of beautiful flowers. THAT CLUB Complete Organization Will be Made Next Tuesday Evening. It was decided at the preliminary meeting at headquarters last night, to meet there again on next Tuesday evening, and then organize a Democratic Club, elect officers and start the same on the high road to prosperity. It is the idea of many to make it a peramneni organization, and for this reason especial care is required in its formation and adoption of rules. Turn out next Tuesday evening and help the boys organize.

ARREST HUCKSTERS RevtnueJOffleers Head Off Peddlers Who Sell Cigars and Tobacco. The Van Wert Times says: Considerable excitement was created throughout the western and south western sections of Van Wert county last week when one of the federal revenue departments at Toledo, overhauled the huckster ( wagons on the public highways, looked for contraband tobacco and cigars. The hucksters have been, and many others are, carrying cigars and tobacco with them for sale, jumbling different brands in a miscellanous heap, ignoring the law's requirement that each piece of tobacco be kept in the caddy in ■ which it was stamped, and that each cigar te sold or given from 1 the particular box to which it had been assigned by reason of bearing on it the government revenue receip' or stamp. Tobacco and cigars must bear revenue stamp of authoriaztion and be sold from a i designated place of business, not j every Tom, Dick and Harry being j allowed to peddle articles sold un- j der revenue stamp promiscuously | and miscellaneously about the! country. It is on a par with bootlegging beer and whiskey and is as ■ much a violation of the revenue I i law. Several arrests were made: i and the outcome will be watched I ! with interest. THE NEW PASTOR

Rev. G. E. Luke Will Preach Welcome Sermon Sunday Morning. Rev. G. E. Luke, chosen by ti e I recent conference at Plymouth, In- j diana. as pastor for the ensuing year oftheUnited Brethren church in this ■' arrive ■Oi tomorrow and' wi " i’ re “ cll llis opening sermon IjaMMy ‘ 11IV I ' r n - com e s highly recommended, as one of the most successful pastors of the St. . Joseph conference. He comes here . from Silver Lake, Indiana, where he is loved and respected by people of all denominations. He has been ,! in the ministry for years and is a sincere and earnest worker. We i welcome him to Decatur. His family consists of Mrs. Luke and , one- child.

LARGE CROWD Two Campaign Meetings Held Last Night Next Week Will Be a Busy Ore For the Campaign Orator.

Democratic speeches at Linn Grove and the Rupright school house in Preble township last night were well attended, and surprised everyone. Interest was also manifested in the success of the’party on election day and also in the issues as presented by the shakers. At Linn Grove James T. Merryman and Jacob Butcher were the speakers, and David E. Smith and J. F. Fruchte in Preble township. This evening Clark J. Lutz and John C. Moran will speak at Williams, and Saturdy evening Judge R. K. Erwin at Monroeville. Next week the oratory will flow at Pleasant Mills and the’Diehl school house on the 27, Preble school house, Preble township. Election school house, French township, Monmouth. Geneva, and Monroe. Everything points to a successful and enthusiastic campaign in Adams county.

RIOT CASE — Geneva Boys on Trial in Court Charged With Assaulting Lewis Fenton. —Jury in Ault Forgery Case Failed to Agree. The case of the state vs John Jones, Bert Webb, Bert Votaw and Marion Winstead, Geneva boys charged with rioting, is on trial before Judge Smith of Portland, in circuit court here. The case was turned over to Judge Smith because of Judge Erwin being ill with a heavy cold. The affidavit charges I the four boys mentioned together ! with Clark Votaw and Tom Havii land with assaulting a man named , Lewis C. Fenton, who was atI tempting to take his fifteen-year-old I daughter home with him Fenton J was badly beaten up and was only , j saved from serious injury by the

i timely arrival of two oil men. : The case was tried in justice of peace court at Geneva. Haviland jand Votaw were acquitted and the! ' others bound over to court. S. A. IM. Butcher is representing the de- ! fendants. —o— Charles Ault does not yet, know . his fate and it will require another i trial to decide his guilt or inno- | oenec. The case went to the jury at five o’clock last evening and from that hour until 10:30 this morning, nearly eighteen hours, they deliberated on the evidence. It is rumored that the jury agreed that young Ault was guilty but ! the punishment could not be decided upm. several wanting to sentence him to jail and others thought he should goto the reformatory. Judge Erwin called the [ jury out at 10:30 and after being I assured that there was no possibility |of an agreement discharged them. Ault was taken back to jail He will probably be tried again during this term. —o— Judge Erwin gave his decision in the divorce case of Lavina C. Marker vs Charles M. Marker, granting the plaintff a divorce, I custody of the children and |3OO alimony.

Jesse C. Sutton vs Benjamin Ferrell, title quieted to real estate in Decatur, deed ordered, J. F. Snow appointed commissioner to make • deed. Chailes H. Cook vs Edith F. Cook, complaint for divorce; plaintiff ordered to pay prosecuting attorney <5 as attorney fee. Answer > filed. Motion to stay proceedings. RIBS BROKEN William Roop was injured More Seriously Than Was First Believed. William Roop, who it will be remembered paricipated in a runa- ( way accident south of town, a few days ago, was injured more seriously than was at first believed. He ( is one of the regular jury panel , and for three days has been engaged , in the Ault forgery case. Vester - , day morning he began suffering great pain and during a recess called on Dr. Clark, who examined him and found that three ribs were j broken. Mr. Roop showed his v nerve, however, for after bandages i had been arranged, he returned to t the court room and continued to p serve as a juryman, remaining in u consultation all night until 10:30 t this morning. He was excused by t Judge Erwin until Monday morn- i ing. 11

NUMBER 218

MORE RUMORS Indianapolis News Says the Clover Leaf is to be Sold, It is reported on good authority, says the Indianapolis News, that the Clover Leaf, the Toledo, St. Louis & Western, is about to be sold. It is said that if pending conferences are successfully concluded the road will be taken over by a syndicate, believed to represent the Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt interests. Final meetings to this end will be held this week. The preliminaries to this deal were in the nature of a coup. The would-be purchasers supposed the road oou'd be bought in the open market. A few weeks ago, therefore, they distributed orders on the New York stock exhange t<> buy as much stock as possible without attracting at- | tention. The belief in railroad circles is that the Toledo, St. Louis & Western is wanted by the Pennsylvania and the Vanderbilt interests to eliminate further rate cutting in the territory traversed by the road. The Toledo, St. Louis <fc Western runs from Toledo to St. 1 Louis and has joint interest with

the Grand Trunk in the Detroit | and Toledo Shore line, which gives it access to Detroit. The principal stockholders are: Paul Morton secretary of the navy; T. P. Shots, president of the road; Edwin Hawley, John W. Gates and Thomas E. Hubbard. An unusually large crop of vague rumors already ia. afloat. Some have it that the road is to be absorbed by the new C. H. & D. system, others that it may go to the Erie. President T. P. Shonts admits that negotiations are on but refuses to give any information further than that. THREW STONES Clover Leaf Train Attacked bv Bluffton Toughs Last Evening. The eastbound Clover Leaf train due here at 6:34 came in last even- , ing with two windows broken out. Passengers said that the damage , was done at Bluffton and caused some excitement in the coach. Just as the train was leaving that city a stone crashed through a window, striking the top of the car. An instant later came another, which narrowly’ missed striking a lady and her little girl. The passengers ducked their heads and awaited further evidence that they were to he held up, but the fast • • train soon carried them away 'from the uncivilized hamlet. The oompiny detectives will investigate, and arrests will no doubt follow in a few days. A BIG PARTY Social Event of Large Dimensions at the George Brewster Home.

Mr. and Mrs. George Brewster, who reside five miles east of Berne, last evening gave a big country party at their beautiful home, in honor of their son s twenty-first birthday. About seventy-five invited guests were present and a most enjoyable time was had by all. The evening was spent in play ing numerous games, and by musical selections rendered by different guests. The Berne band was present and enlivened the occasion by rendering a number of fine selections. During the evening a sumptuous repast was served, and at a late hour all departed for their respective homes, voting Mr. and Mrs. Brewster as fine entertainers. EYES ON GRAFTERS. Two men who were selling peaches in the west part of tne city wore detained a short time this morning by Marshal Green, until they secured their license. They gave their residence as Fort Wayne and promptly paid the amount due the city, and were allowed to continue with their work. The marshal is certainly keeping his eye on the I grafters.