Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 244, Decatur, Adams County, 24 October 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

GARRET BERLING IS DEAD Well Known Business Mun Died Sunday Morning

HIS BUSY CAREER Had Lived in Decatur Thirty-three Years In Poor Health Five Years—Returned Only a Few Days Ago from Battle Creek—Funeral Arrangements. . John Gerhart Berling, than whom but few citizens of Decatur was better known, died at home on Fourth street at 1:40 o’clock Sunday morning. For thirty years and more he has been connected with the business interests of Decatur, and has been known as one of our most successful men. Born in Hanover, Germany, November 17, 1854, he lacked but a few days of being fifty years old. He came to the United States in 1871, when seventeen years of age, and located ! at Cincinnati, where he remained a few months, then came to Decatur, where he has since resided. His first position was with Bremerkamp & Fullenkump, general store, where he had charge of the butter and egg department for four years. In 1875 he went into business foi himself, buying butter, eggs and poultry and driving his own huckster wagon for several years. His buisness grew rapidly owing to the honesty and industry of the proprietor, until now his produce house on First street is one of the biggest in this part of the state. In 1880 he was married to Miss Helen Hartman, who with four daughters and three sons, survive. Uuntil five years ago Mr Berling was the very picture of health, and scarce knew what a sick day meant. At that time he suffered an attack of liver trouble which affected his entire body He has doctored considerable since and at times seemed on the road to complete recovery. His last illness dates track a year ago, and during that time he has been Confined at home almost continually. A month ago he was taken to the Battle Creek, Michigan, sanitarium, where he was operated on four times, but unsuccessfully. He was brought home last Wednesday morning and failed gradually until death relieved him four days latter. Garrett Berling, as he was familiarly known, was one of Decatur's most public spirited men, ever interested in that which would benefit the community

and bitterly opposed to anything which he believed would not. He was kind hearted and a loyal friend and neighbor. He was a kind hueband, an indulgent father and an ideal home man. He was a faithful and earnest Catholic, and Father Wilken will conduct the funeral services, which will be held from the St. Marys church Wednesday morning at 8:30 o’clock. Interrment at St. Joseph’s cemetery. BORN. Little Miss Geraldine Alberta Elizabeth Vance apj>eared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Vance, on north Eifth street, Sunday afternoon.

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SOLD AGAIN , Toledp Dispatch Says Clover Leaf Has Been Disposed Os. A dispatch from Chicago to the Cincinnati Enquirer tells of the deal I for the sale of the Clover Leaf in the followng: “The sale of the Clover Leaf railroad to the Pere Marquette-Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton system practically assurod President Shonts of the Clover Leaf, returned today from New York and admitted that the road practically was sold, but he refused to name the purchaser, pending the execu. tion of the final papers. ‘The Clover Leaf will scon be taken up by one of the large eastern systems,’ said President Shonts. The price named was for cash, and it was sufficient to make our investment in the Clover Leaf statisfactory to us. What I took as a “pig in a poke” has turned out to be a most valuable property. It is strategetically situated and a big increase lin its traffic is inevitable. President Shonts and Paul Morton, Seo- | retary of the Navy, are the principal stockholders in the Clover Leaf. They acquired control of it less than a year ago at a low price.” SUNDAY WEDDING Miss Marker Married to Mr. Richardson, of Berne.

Yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wisner, in the west part of town, occurred the wedding of Miss Lavina Marker, of this city to Mr. Charles Rioha idson, rhe natural musician of Berne, The ceremony was ]>erformed by 'Squire Smith, Iteing quite impressive. Immediately following the wedding a sumptuous dinner was served. The wedding was a very quiet affair, only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom being present. The young couple were the recipients ot many beautiful presents. They expect to make this city their future home. The Democrat extends congratulations. JUST A WEEK Hallow’een Comes Next Monday NUM— Extra Police Force. One week from tonight according to the little chap is tht night of all nights and the time when he exjieots to play havoc with his neighbors property and frighten his othei; playmates nearly to death, on that evening comes Hallowe'en, the night most dreaded by the property holder. The opinion, however, prevails among the jKilice that not so much damage will be done on this occasion as on former ones, as they are reinforcing the police force and will use every precaution to keep them within reasonable bounds, and for once in the history of this city it begins to look as if the little fellows will have to go "way back land sit down."

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BOOSTS HIM The Berne News Man Thinks Well of One of Our Force. Berne people who attended the first demooratio meeting in the tent will remember the Glee club which sang several catchy selections. “Bones’’ France, of the Decatur Democrat, was one of the singers. France is theembodiment of a peculiar combination of faculties. He not, only sings well, but he is recognized as the best ball player in this section of the country. He can play wherever the manager may see fit to place him. Then bonesis writer of no mean ability. He writes the news for the Democrat and, maybe, the editorials for all the public knows; but it is not clear that he is the mystic “we” of the Democrat tripod. Whatever rel-1 ations he may bear to the inner chamber of the paper’s policy, : France may be seen at all times and under the most tinfavorable conditions rustling for his paper, and every man he meets he makes his friend.—Berne News. IN CUSTODY Jesse Harmon, a Wren Citizen, Sold Liquor Without License. Jesse W. Harmon, a farmer who lives near Wren, has been arrested at the instance of the governments revenue department on a charge of selling intoxicants without a license. Harmon was taken to Toledo by United States Marshal Winders and arraigned before a commissioner of the department. Harmon plead not guilty and was held to the United States Grand Jury in the sum of five thousand dollars. He declined to give bail in order to procure his liberty, but after several hours in jail changed his mind and met the requirements of the court. Some time ago Harmon came into posession of a stock of liquor from a saloon conducted at Wren, which v ited out the liquor traffic at an election under the Beal law. The revenue officers stoutly claim that he sold the goods, or at least a part of them, contrary to law and is subject to the penalty for disregarding the license demands of the state. The case will come up for seme disposition at the next session of the grand jury.

MAY MOVE IT Indiana Building at World’s Fair May be Used as Executive Mansion. Indiana’s building at the world’s fair may be moved to Indianapolis after the close of the exposition and used as the executive mansion tor the governor’s of the Horsier state. At present Indiana is without a state residence for its chief executive. The last legislature made an appropriation with which to purchase a suitable mansion for its governor. The movement to have the state purchase the pavillion from the Indiana commission was inaugurated several weeks ago. The people of Indiana seem particularly proud of the state structure and quite anxious to have it brought to Indianapolis after the fair. The suggestion that it would be fitting to have the building used as the governor’s residence met with favor on all sides. Governor Durbin has expressed himself as being greatly impressed with the idea. The Indiana building was designed primarily as a club house for the use of Indiana visitors to the exposition, it occupies the highest point on the plateau of states. The building cost 150,000 and the furnishings represent an outlay of 110,000.

COURT NEWS Two Divorces Granted Today Alimony In the Hilpert Cate—other Business Before Judge Erwin. Mattie Magner vs Wiley Magner, citation ordered for defendant. Order as to visits of defendant to see children changed so that father may sse children Sunday afternoons between the hours of two and four o’clock. —o— Mrs Leota Hilpert was this morning granted a divorce from her husband, Milton Hilpert. She was also allowed alimony in the sum of S4OO, payable SIOO in ninety days and SIOO each year thereafter without interest. Judgment was also I rendered against defendant for I costs and for |3O to pay plaintiff’s j attorney. Injunction was dissolved ’in so far as to allow defendant to sell property to discharge amounts above set out. —o— A. P. Knowles vs Indiana Oil & Gas company, judgment on verdict, judgment against plaintiff for costs. —o— Another sensational divorce case was settled this morning when Judge Erwin granted Jacob C. Roop a divorce from his wife, Hattie ■C. Roop and rendered judgment ; against plaintiff for costs. —o— State ex rel Netta Meyer vs Harley Smith, on a paternity charge, is set for trial Friday and the case of John R. Clendenen vs John W. Watson and sixty five other defendi ants, a suit to quiet title, is set for trial Saturday. GO HUNTING Berne Party Leaves for the Forests of Maine. A party composed of Sam Kuntz, Clarence Biersdcrfer, A. Hostetter and Lawrence Yager, of Berne, pasesd through here this morning enroute to Brownville Junction, Maine. They expect to be absent several months hunting for all the

big wild game that roams the big forests of that state. This trip is not a new one, for Mr. Kuntz, as he has been there for several seasons past, and his hunting luck has always been marvelous, always coming home with a full knapsack. The boys were all in a happy frame of mind and fully expected to have the best luck imaginable. While at Brownville the boys will keep in touch with civilization by reading the Daily Democrat. MRS. WORTH DEAD Wife of Prohibition Candidate for Congress Dies of Paralysis at Bryant. Mrs. Aaron Worth died late Friday afternoon at her home in Bryant, the direct cause of her death being a stroke of i»aralysis which she suffered some time ago. For the last couple of days, she had been in a very critical condition, aud her death expected momentarily. The funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock in the Wesleyan church in Bryant. Mrs. Worth was the wife of Rev. Aaron Worth, living near Bryant. “The grand old man,” as Rev. Worth is known, is one of the Bulwarks of the prohibition party and is at present their candidate for congress.

A GOOD RECORD John S. Peterson Ranks High Among Metropolitan Agents. In looking over the nine months ’ report of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, some very interesting facts are, lisolosed concerning the standing that John S. Peterson, of this city has with the company in the United States and Indiana. This company is a magnificent concern, having in the United States and the Dominion of Canada something like 15,000 agents, among which]Mr. Peterson stands two hundred and thirty sixth, a very creditable showing, considering the territory he has to work in, and his standing in the territory which comprises Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Louisiana, he ranks twenty sixth. In the state of Indiana alone which has a large number of agents he ranks sixth and la the Fort Wayne district which is oomnosed of nine counties, he ranks first, leading all other agents in this territory. When you take into consideration the number of agents in this country representing this company, the standing of Mr. Peterson is indeed marvelous and worthy of special mention, and reflects great credit upon his ability as an insurance writer an honer that he himself may feel justly proud of. Mr. Peterson is young in this line of insurance business not having had the experience that some of the agents representing this company have had, but he has surpassed all in his territory. He is certainly to be congratulated upon his success. FATAL ACCIDENT Bov Killed on Chicago & Erie at Markle Saturday. A fatal accident occurred at Markle Saturday morning. Homer Robinson, a young man 12 years of age attempted to board a moving freight train and was caught be neath a car in such away as to severely injure his spine. His head was badly bruised, the skull being fractured and he also sustained a compound fracture of the right arm near the shoulder. Just previous to the accident he, together with another young man, had been husking corn in a field adjacent to the track. After the accident occurred his companion quickly notified Dr. Fisher, whose residence is located hut three blocks from the scene of the accident. The boy was picked up by friends and carried at once to the office of the doctor where he was given medical atttention and ’ his hurts examined. He died Siturday evening.

WOODEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gerke Celebrated Fifth Anniversary. Herman Gerke and wife celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary yesterday aft< moon, and it was a delightful social event, thoroughly enjoyed by the seventy guests who were present. It was their wooden wedding and many presents made from that very useful material, including several pretty chairs were given. The afternoon amusements included music and games and a most delicious supper was the crowning feature, and enjoyed to the limit by every man, woman and child. The pleasure continued until a late hour and the guests departed wishing the happy bride and groom many similar days. J. H. Hobrock and Henry Lankenau and their families of this city were among the guests.

NUMBER 244

HAD GUESTS Berne Crowd Here Sunday Entertained by the Young People of the Reformed Church—A Good Time.

The young people of the vterman Reformed church of this city had as their guests yesterday a number of the young people of the Berne congregation of the Reformed church of that city. They arrived on the morning train and attended the morning services in a body and were then entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Vogt of Marshal street, where a pleasant hour was spent in ooversation and in partaking an ample portion of a three course dinner provided for the occasion. In the evening a splendid musical program was rendered consisting of recitations and vocal and instrumental selections. A large audience was present, filling the church, and each person present was given a chance to participate in the program by contributing a small sum to the collection taken for the purpose of raising a fund to be used for the purchase of a piano for the Sunday school and a goodly sum was realized. The young people of the church especially wish to thank Miss Carrie Thomas, Miss Marie Allison and J. Ernsberger for their generous assistance in the musical program. An excellent supper was also given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Vogt after which the young jieople of Berne were accompanied to the depot by their many friends here The exercises of yesterday are part of the plan to promote fraternal relations and Christian good fellowship in church work. HE DID WELL Wisconsin Editor Combines Social and Advertising News. For a comprehensive marriage i notice this from a Wisconsin paper takes the bun : ‘Miss Jennie Jones and Bob White were married last . night at the Jones mansion. The bride is the daughter of our constable Jones, who made a good officer and will probably be re-elected in ■ the spring. He offers a fine horse I ■ for sale in another column. The , groom runs a grocery store on Main , street and is a good p itron of our advertiisng columns aud has a good line of bargains this week. All summer ho paid two cents more for butter than any other store in town. The happy couple left on the ten o’clock train tor Milwaukee to visit the bride's uncle, who is rei ported to have lots of money and Bright’s disease. Bob certainly has an eye for business.” TO VISIT HERE Colonel Ferry, of Tacoma, Will Arrive From St. Louis This Week. Mrs. W. W. P. McMillen has received won! from her brother, Colonel Clinton Peyre Ferry, Duke of Tacoma, that he is now at St. Louis, and after a few days’ sight seeing there will come to Decatur for a i visit with relatives and friends. , He is enroute to Europe, where he r will spend the winter at Geneva, j Berlin and Paris, representing the r American trade interests as oon- ( sular. Col. Ferry is one of the ; greatest men of the West. He I visited here last winter and made s many friends who will be g lad to i. greet him.