Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 242, Decatur, Adams County, 21 October 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

WORK BEGINS Excavating for Traction Power House Kill be Pushed to Completion Within Sixty Days—Building Bridge Over St. Marys River. Work on the interurban power house and oar barns was started this morning when a foroe of men began the excavation for the buildings. The plans and specifications have all been completed by Oscar Huffman. Civil Engineer A. W. Fishbaugh. of Celina, yesterday afternoon surveyed the plat and Harvey Harruff had the honor of setting the first stake for the big power house. As soon as the excavation is completed work will be started on the foundations and buildings proper, which are to be built of cement block turned out and furnished by the Decatur Cement & Block company, and an up to date and modern building will within sixty days days cover the present site. Other work along the line is progressing in fine shape, the grading being almost finished and ready for the ballast, ties and rails. A force of men are at present busily engaged in putting up the steel bridge over the St. Mary’s river, which will he completed in a few more days. The interurban people do their utmost to push the work to completion and under the existing circumstancres have done exceedingly well.

IS COMPLETE History of Indiana University Reaches Our Sanctum. * We are in leoeipt of a copy of “Indiana University,” a book of three hundred and forty-eight pages, which gives a comprehensive history of the head of the state's cotninon school system. The publication is divided into three sections. Thirty two pages are devoted to a history of Indiana University from its foundtion in 1820 to the present time. One hundred and sixty one pages give an account of the development of the course of instruction and the last section, which consists of one hundred and fifty five pages, is a list of publications of the faculty and alumni and shows the part that Indiana University is taking in matters of current educational importance. The book has about one hundred illustrations which include interior views of all the buildings. AT BLUFFTON Mrs. Krauss Will Probably be Tried For Murder of Step Daughter. According to the Hartford City Times the trial of Rae Krauss for the murder of her stepdaughter, Crystal Krauss, is very likely to be held in Bluffton as the sentiment against the defendant is so strong in her home county that it will be almost an impossibility to get a jury there The presumption of law is that every accused person is innocent until proven guilty, but in the minds of 999 out of 1000 l»eople in Blackford county, Mrs. Krauss has been tried and condemned. The sentiment is very strong against her in Jay county also as an indication of which one man there is said to have remarked, “Don’t bring the woman here for trial unless you want her hung ’’

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OPENS MONDAY Prof. Pitts' Gymoastlc School—Also Has Class In Bluffton. Professor Pitts, the physioa' instructor , informed us last evening that he had succeeded in getting his class filled at this place, and would be ready to open up I is gymnasium not later than Monday, and begin to give instructions to his pupils. Mr. Pitts has secured the large room in connection with the Entre Nous club, and is now patiently awaiting the arrival of his outfit, which he will immediately set up. He has twenty members for his opening class, which will no doubt be joined by others who have signified their intention of joining, as soon as the school opened up. Mr. Pitts comes to this city very highly recommended, and has a reputation behind him as a pugilist, having' at one time made fighting a business. He is well versed upon the physical build of a person, and makes it one of his duties to keep his pupils in the best of health, and so build up their system. He is also organizing a class at Bluffton and a dual meet may be arranged between the two old rivals. WILL ENTERTAIN Young People Coming From Berne Will be Guests of Young Members of the Reformed Church Sunday-Pro-gram Arranged. Tae young people of the Refor med church are very busy making preparations to entertain the young people of the Berne congregation. Wi received today that about twenty five were coming here next Sunday morning on the eight o’clock train. They will spend the day here, and a free dinner and supper will be given them and also the young people of this church at the home of Mr. 8. Vogt. In the evening the young people will give an entertainment at 6:15 on account of the train leaving at 7:46, when the guests will again return home. The following program will lie rendered: Song, Society; prayer, Pastor; piano duet, Misses Martin and Snyder; recitation. Good Friends, Christ is King. Girls Voices; piano duet, Misses Carrie Thomas and Marie Allison; mixed quartette; vocal solo, Miss Della Sellemeyer; recitation, Miss Kite Hunmerpath; bass solo, J. Ernsberger Hope’s Heavenly Star, Ladies' Voices; cornet solo, Albert Sellemeyer; piano solo, Florence Sprunger; violin solo Otto Peters; "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam," Girls; male quartette choir; song. FREE LIST State Librarian Will Furnish List of Books for Township Librarian. * The State Librarian in conjunction with the State Superintendent, is preparing a list of books to be recommended for purchase by all rural schools desiring to make additions to their school libraries. All townships where a library tax has been levied and collected will find this list helpful as a guide in selection, us the list will contain all grades of good books in good editions by the most reputable publishers.

DECATUR, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 21, 1904.

BURIED TODAY Little Boy Who Was Scalded to Death Everett Miller Fell in a Tub of Bolling Water—Funeral Party Pasted Through Here. Little Everett Miller, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller, of Bryant, was bariod at Now Haven, Allen county, today, the funeral party having passed through here last evening. The child died Tuesday night as a result of having fallen into a tub of boiling water. The accident happened Monday and the sad event has shocked the j many friends of the family in and near Bryant. It was wash day and Mrs. Everett was busy. She was using a washing machine and had just tilled it with boiling water. The machine was just outside the door and the mother ran into the k’tchen to get something or other. Though gone only an instant it was time enough for little Everett .to climb up on the machine and tumble into the steaming water. His first scream brought his mother to his side, who carried him into the house, and cared for him. A physician was summoned and it was thought the boy could recover, but Tuesday afternoon he was seized with spasms and died a few hours later. The mother is in no way blamed by those who know ’ the circumstances. ROY JONES WEDS

Former Decatur Boy Married to Bluffton Young Lady. The News takes pleasure today in publishing an account of a wedding that will prove a hap py surprise to most of the friends of the happy bride and groom, Miss Sarah Lynch, and Mr. Roy Jones, who were wedded a* seven o’clock last evening. The ceremony was performed by Mayor John Mock, in the presence of only a few of the immediate friends of the bride and groom, and his honor officiated in his usual happy manner. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had intended to keep the news of the marriage a secret for a few days, but it became known this morning and the News was given permission to publish the item.—Bluffton News.—Mr. Jones lived here a numtier of years, being employed on the old Dibble & Meibers bus line. WILL MARRY Harry Straub to Wed Miss King, of Urbana, Ohio. Next Thnrsda y, October ‘;7th, at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Dan Straub will occur the marriage of Miss Amelia King, of Urbana, Ohio, to their son, Hany Straub. Miss King is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. King, of Urbana and for the past two weeks has been visiting with friends and relaitves in this city, and during her visit here has made a host of friends. Harry is quite well known here and is quite popular with his class of associates. The wedding will occur in the evening, and their many friends are contemplating making it quite warm for the young couple on the occasion.

THROUGH HERE Distlßgaished Party Passed Over the Erie Last Night. A distinguished pleasure party was hauled by the Erie today from the East to Chicago. A special train of two parlor oars and a combination car was scheduled to pass through this city at about 5 o’clock, and a fast trip over the system is being made. In the party are a number of distinguished Eastern men, including Gov. Merriman and friends, who are bound for St. Louis to attend the fair. The special on the western divisions of the Erie is in charge of Conductor Arrowsmith. Engineer Lase Truman and Fireman John Hensel, with engine 830, but recently out 'of the shop, will pull the train . west from this city. The engine i crew and locomotive will continue j with the train from Chicago to St. ■ Louis, the route being over the Rock Island road. Truman is one of the best known runners on the I Erie, and his selection to pull this | special on the long trip is in recog- ' nition of his merits as an engineer. —Huntington Herald. COURT NEWS

New Case Filed-Suit on Note Shaw Divorce Case Tomorrow—Big Damage Suit Set for Monday May be Continued. Attorney D. B. Erwin filed a new I suit in circuit court this m irning, entitled The Bink of Berne, a corIppration, vs Samuel Tumbleson, Henry Marbaugh and Willis F. Johnson, complaint on note, de- | mand <125. —o — James S. Boyers vs Clarence L. Ayers, affidavit of non-residence of defendant filed. Noticejby publication ordered. The Shaw divorce case is set for j trial tomorrow. The charges are rather sensational ami Oscar is | fighting the alimony demand of the ■ complunt. -oJudge Erwin has not yet ruled in the Hilpert divorce case, but has anounoed that he will some j day next week. The case has attracted quite a little attention. The case of William H. Cutshell vs Gustave Eiter, a 15,000 damage suit, brought here on change of venue from the superior court, Fort Wayne, is set for trial next Monday by jury. The case, however, will probably be continued until the next term of court. ATHLETIC MEET High School Boys are Contesting This Afternoon. As wo goto press the High school is holding its Athletic meet at Steele's park, and from the amount of noise that floats in from that section of the country the events must bo close and exciting. The different classes of the school are arrayed in their class colors and all earnestly ’’rooting'"’for their respective favorites. The Democrat will give a full account of the (meet in tomorrow's issue.

GRAND SUCCESS Pedro Party for Charity Sake Given by St. Vincent de Paul SocietyOver Two Hundred Guests Present. The St. Vincent De Paul society of the Catholic church gave another one of their famous social sessions Isat evening at the C. B. L. club rooms, and from all reports it was the banner event that this society has ever given. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion and at eight o’clock when the bell rang announcing that the great pedro contest was under way, it was found that two hundred people had taken advantage of the occasion to attend and [all were fighting I hard for the prizes. The playing

lasted for several hours and was ex- I citing and spirited, it taking twelve games to determine the w inners, which proved to be Miss Clara Lange and A. Foreman for the first prizes, M.ss Maude Christen and Ulrick Deininger for second prizes and Miss Edna Ehinger and Will Lyman capturing the toobies.

After the awarding of the prizes the guests were again seated and a sumptuous repast was served. This part of the program took well with all present. At the conclusion of the supper the tables were cleared away and for several hours the guests enjoyed themselves by dancing, old and young alike tripping the light fantastic. The ladies all declare that the event was a decided success [not onlv in attendance but in a financial way and that they took in a bushel of money. This society is becoming famous for their social events and when they announced that they expect to have a pedro party it is sure to draw a crowd. The proceeds j from these social gatherings are to lie used to assist the poor, and ■ many are the kind acts of charity done by this organiaztion. and I they are certainly to tie encouraged by your aid in every event of this i kind given.

SPEECH TONIGHT Hon. Morris Shepherd of Texas Congressman from Banner State of the Union Will Speak at Democratic Headquarters. Are you interested in the political issues of the day ? Do you like a good lecture on the questions of the hour? If so come to Democratic headquarters tonight and hear Hon.

Morris Shepherd, the Texas congressman. Ho arrived today from Huntintgon where he addressed a large crowd of enthusiastic people, rle has spoken at several places over the state and from each comes I the report that ho is one of the! greatest men touring the Country j luring this campaign. He is wise and has had years of political experience. He is an orator of ability and force and will discuss in a fair and unprejudiced manner. The Decatur Glee club will render several selections and their friends will be present to cheer thorn.

NUMBER 242

WAS ADVANCED Mrs. Florence Bain Made Great Wenonah of Pocahontas. Special to The Daily Democrat Indianapoils, Ind., Oct. 21.—Mrs. Jennie Montross, of Marion, was elected great Minnehaha of the Pooohontas lodge after a four hour battle. Mrs. Florence Biin, of Decatur, was advanced to great Wenonah and Kate Cullan, of Bedford, to great Pocohontas. Margaret Sapper, of Noblesville retiring Pocohontas, was elected great prophetess. THE EUTERPEAN

Met Last Night With Mrs. Hale Delightful Program Carried Out—Social Session Announctd for Near future. The Euterpean club met last evening with Mrs. J. D. Hale on Fifth street, and a very pleasant meeting and social time was had. A full attendance was present and a fine program rendered. Dr. Beardsley presided over the meeting and the program was in charge of Misses Nettie Moses, Bessie Con gleton and Mrs. John S. Peterson, and was carried out without a falter. Miss Francis Merryman rendered a piano solo written by Reubenstein, which was followed by a piano duet by Misses Bessie Schrock and Carrie Thomas, written by the same author. Mrs. J. S. Peterson

read a short story of the life of Reuhenstein. This was followed by an excellent paper by Miss Nettie Moses on the German poet Heine. Mrs. Al Fristoe and Miss Agnes Schrock each read selections from this famous poet, which were splendidly given. Miss Bessie Congleton gave a short story of the life of the old German painter, Durer. Mis. A. E. Hose road a piper in his art and characteristics and Miss Bessie Congleton gave a graphic description of his pictures. Tiie papers were all well prepared and gave pleasure to all who heard them, and the work of those taking part in the program was heartily applauded. The next meeting will be held with Dr. Thomas in two weeks and the program will be in charge of Misses Carrie Thomas, Faye Smith and Mrs. C. Jd. Kenyon. In four wei ks the first social meeting of the year will be held, when

the music section will entertain the other two sections. BUYS CADILLAC Rev. Luckey, of Indianapolis Purchased Machine Here. The Schafer Hardware Sti re company have sold a Cadillac automobile to Rev. L. W. A. Luckey. lof Indianapolis. Rev. Luckey,who lis well known here, was in the city last weeK and was well pleast d i with the machine, though the deal i was not closed until today, when his son, Herbert, arrived and contracted for the machine. He will run it home, leaving here tomorrow morning, accompanied by Har- . vey Schroll, who will teach him how to sperato the Cadillac.