Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

GRANDMA DUER CREMATED Burned to Death in Her Home I his Morning

WELL KNOW HERE Was Mother of Mrs. Jacob Tester P.oneer Woman of refferson Townsh'p —House and Contents Burned to Ashes. Grandma Margaret Duer, eighty five years old, a pioneer resident of Jefferson township, burned to death at seven o'clock this morning. She lived alone in a little house just opposite the one occupied by her son, Charles Duer. Just how the accident happened will never be known, but it is supposed the old lady had got up and built a fire in the stove anl thea tail down on the bed again. It is believed a spark from the stove set tire to the house, and before Mrs. Duer was fully aroused from her slumoer she was suffocated. It is said scarcely any trace of the b >dy could he obtained. Her son first noticed the fire and ran immediately to the house, hoping to aid his mother, but the flames had done their wor and the entire cottage was a mass of flames, the heat so fierce that it was impossible to enter. Mrs. Duer was quite well known here, being the mother of Mrs. Jacob Tester, who is at the jail oaring for her grand daughter, Anna Tester, who | has suffered with diphtheria for! a week past The sad nows was telephoned to Mrs. Tester at eight o'clock this morning. Mrs. Duer s! home was located four miles west j of Chattanooga, Ohio. The home and oonients were completely destroyed HAVE PLENTY Residents of Winchester Have Gas In Appreciable Quantities. There is one place in Indiana where the people have all the gas and more than they can use. This is at Winchester. People who spent the holidavs there declare that the gas pressure is so strong that at a'l times only about a third of the gas is turned on in the stoves even in the coldest weather. Winchester is supplied by its own company and during the summer and fall they struck some excellent wells. The result, is that the pres sure is strong enough to melt a stove down if allowed to run full force. While other towns are complaining about, the pressure, Win Chester sits by in the warmth of their Are and take tho world easy.

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COURT DECISION Appellate Judges Give Opinion on Gravel Road Law The Indiana Appellate court holds that a county does not, under •any circumstances, become liable l for the oost of building a free gravel J road in taxing a district created by the vote of one or more townships. The suit was brought by Carolus C. ; King, against Martin county to recover |845 which he alleged was - dne him for work done when he was enjoined from finishing the im provement by the Baltimore & Ohio I Southwestern railroad, whose i tracks it was to cross He insisted that the county had f 1,231 in its I treasury derived from the sale of ■ gravel road bonds issued to pay for ! this road. The court held that if i King had any remedy it was a proceeding against the officers to oom- ; pel them to turn the money over to him. and not a suit against the county for a debt it did not owe. GAVE BOND — Perry Sells Arrested Last Evening Wells Confession Implicates Others. Several More Arrests May Follow Soon Perry Sells was arrested last vening for complicity in the harness stealing affair as told in last evening’s issue of the Daily Democrat. The story caused quite a surprise. especially among the friends of Mr. Sells Jwhose honesty has never been quostionod in court. When arrested he gave a ♦2(10 bond, signed by Samuel Emetine, and was released. An affidavit and information will likely be filed in circuit court tomorrow, against the three men, Sells, D.ivis and Wells. In his confession yesterday Wells said he had stolen the harness, Sells paying him two dolla-s and Davis one, and dividing the property. He also said that Davis and he had stolen six bushels of wheat from Murphy and had sold it to H. 11. Bremerkamp. Wells seems to have been an expert thief, and claims to have had a contract with a well known man, for whom he stole tur keys during the fall, receiving a dollar for each one. He has told of various crimes, and several surprising arrests are likely to lie made within a few days He says Ihe and bio gang got seventy five turkeys in one night. THAT BALDHEAD An argument was put up against men wearing hats. One writer say* that Indians never wen r hats, and bald heads are rare. Hut we must all remember that the'wives of Indians are not boss. 'l'lierj is something in that. Baldness is not always caused by wearing hats. The wearing of breeches lias some thing to do with it.

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DECATILMHANA. THURSDAY EVENING. DECEMRI B L’9. 1901.

QUICK WORK Robert Blackburn Breaks Record In Securing a Pension. Pension Agent Robert Blackburn this morning received word from the Department of Interior that the widow pension of Mrs. Marie L. Holloway had been granted, allow, ing her eight dollars per month. This is the quickest return on record during the many years Mr. Blackburn has been in the business. Dr. Holloway died November 4. Mrs. Holloway filed her application November 21 and her claim was al.'.owed December 20. Those who understand the red tape details necessary to get any kind of business through the government department will appreciate the fact that the present instance is a record breaker. THE BANQUET Lyman Brothers as the Hosts Artists and Traveling Mtn Dined at the Burt House Last Niftht. Last evening at the Burt House occurred the banquet that was given by the Lyman Bros.’ Portrait Company, totheir artists, crow men and managers, which included seventeen people in all. From all reports it was a most enjoyable event. The dining hall had been neatly de corated by Landlord Humphries and presented an attractive appearance. The banquet table had been neatly arranged and adorned with out fl >wers of all descriptions. The dinner consisted of seven courses, which included every thing imaginable to eat, most daintily served. Great credit is due Mr. and Mrs. Humphries, who easily disclosed the fact that they were fully able and competent to handle any oc oasion or event of this description. During the evening several toasts and after-dinner addresses were made, which included a talk by Will Lyman, in which he congratulated his men and managers upon the successful manner in which they had handled the firm’s business and looked after their interests. He expressed the hope that in the ensuing year they would double their energies. The event was a great one and one that the employees will never forget. Such gatherings are not only en joyalde but serve to draw employer and employee closer together, and to convince each other that their interests and success are mutual. The followng menu was served Bouillon on Tasse. Oyster on half shell Celery Pickles Olives Lin enheitner Rhine Wine Fillet of Beef A. L. Audalous Saratoga Chips Burgnndy Red Wine Roast Young Turkey, Oyster Dressing Cranberry Sauce Pommes a la Dutchesse Shrimp Salad Mayonnaise Tokay Sherry Canada Green Goose, with Spice Apples Petit pois verts Escapermong Wine English Plum Pudding, witn Handy Sauce Hot Mince Pie Lemon Pie Mums Extra Drv Wine Delmonice Ice Cream Assorted Cake Mixed Nuts Fruits * Coffee Cigars

MIDNIGHT FIRE Family Has Narrow Escape Mrs. Wilev Magner and Children Awake to Find House in Flames—Loss Is Total. At 1:30 this morning a fire occurred at the home of Mrs. Wiley Magner, who resides in Decatur street, which resulted in a total destruction of the building and part of the furniture. The only theory as to how the fire started that can be advanced, is that the chimney became overheated and set fire to the timbers near the roof, which rapidly spread as the house, was an old one and dry as a tinder. The fire was first discovered by Mrs Magner who was sleeping down stairs with her three litfld children, she having awakened and happened to look from the window and saw the reflection of the blaze from the surrounding buildings. She hurriedly awakened her children who hastened to don scanty attire, and just barely reached ! safety when a section of the roof | fell in. The near neighbors by this time had been thoroughly aroused Iby calls of help and fire from Mrs. Magner and the chldren, and at once hastened to her assistance, arriving in time to save part of her furniture, while the balance went with the doomed house. The fire company respo" H ed ano did fine | work after their arrival o.i the : scene, but they were too late to do much good. Mrs. Magner is a very poor woman and is a hard-worker, being forced to take in washing to support her children and' herself, and she stated to a reporter this morning that two washings she had | taken in were ' nsumed by the | i fire. She has no cent of money, - I nothing to eat and nowhere to go, I unless the charitable people take it i upon themsel sto do something to aid her. she will be forced to seek shelter of the county or starve. It is now time f r the home mission aiy societies to get busy and care for this woman’s wants. The house was owned by Mrs. Rhoda Smith. The loss to house and contents is about 11,000, with no in-1 suranoe on either. GETTING NUMEROUS Three Companies on MarionLima Traction Line. Last evening's Bluffton News said: The prospects at this time are bright for an interurban line between Bluffton and Marion, but the question now is what company will do the building? Three companies are in the field, two of them with the avowed purp >se of build ing a line from Marion to this citv and ultimately to Decatur and thence to Lima, Ohio. One is the Interstate Traction company of which A. L Sharpe is president, while the other is the Marion Traction oompiny with a number of Marion men back of the project. But the third company gives as bright prosjiects and has more sub stantial plan to offer than either < f the other two This i« the Kokomo, Marion & Western Traction Com. pany whoh is just completing their first section of interurban line, a spur 30 miles long, from Kokomo j to Marion. R F. Cummins of this city, is a member of this company and he is authority for the state, ment that when the company completes the work now under way, which will hnng their line into Ma rion, they will nt once plan to build additional lines and have in view the construction of lines to this city, Hartford City or Frankfort the coming summer.

iiICOND LECTURE Rev. Valentine Asain Addressed Audience The St. Mary’s Catholic church was crowded again last night when Rev. F. Valentine delivered the second of a series of lectures. His subject was “You Cannot be Happy Without Religion. Why?” His talk of an hour or more proved interesting and convincing. He devoted about thirty minutes to an - swering questions which had been placed in the query box during the day and he proved himself a bible student, educated man and able teacher. His subject tonight will be “Emanuel—God is With Us, or Christ Still Upon the Earth.” YULETIDE BALL Society Event Enjoyed by Many SplendidSSocietv Event Last - Out of Town Guests Wert Present. The Yuletide ball is over, and it was one of the grandest social events ever held in this city, and ' reflects great credit upon its managers. Med, Tom and True. This! event was held in the Entre Nous club rooms, which had been beautifully decorated with ribbons arched and dr j ped in many pretty designs At nine o'clock the grand march ' began, and from then on until a late hour the orchestra was busily I engaged in keeping time for the feet of the dancers. The program I consisted of 24 dances, which in eluded two steps, three steps and waltzes, and in fact every other dance known, and on each occasion the orchestra was forced to respond to an encore. The music was fine and the time that was kept by Med and True seemed to meet with the approval of all present, and they were highly complimented. Med, Tom and True are becoming famous by those social events, and when their name appears nt the lead, the lovers of a good dance are assured of a fine time and the ball last evening adds another successful social event to their string < f trophies. The out of town guests present- wore Miss Ellis, Chicago; Miss Mat thews, Unimica. Mich.; Miss Victoria Stone, Chicago; Miss Grace Peterson. Shelby. ().; Miss Isabel Cappel, Bellfountain, ().; Miss Zella Carter, Syracuse, Ind ; Miss Fdith I Porter, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Messrs. Dr. L. Hughes, Chicago; F. E. Franco, Muskogee, I T.; Oto Jackson, Ohio City ; Philip Roserfelder, Toledo; and Charles Unger, Limu, Ohio. ARE JUST RIGHT Comedians with Convoy and Mack are Actors. Most Irish oommedians offend hr overdressing or overacting their part, but Conroy &Miok, in “Finnegan’s 400" positively do not offend by look, word or speech. Their Irishmen are native, droll, the typical sons of the Emerald Isle, perhaps a trifle uncouth, but dear to the heart of every genuine loft r of humanity. “Humanity" is a broad word, and Conroy & Mack play with an eye to the human part of their make believe nbnranters. Supported by their able company, direct from their New York success, they will appear here on Friday, Dec. 30 at the B >sse opera house.

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NUMBER 300

REMONSTRATE Fifteen Remonstrators to Long Ditch The Remonstrators Will Be Heard At The Next Regular Session Amos Hirschey. Elias Reisen and Frank Cottrell, as attorney, were in the city this morning and filed with the auditor a remonstrance against the Lewis and Russell Long ditch, which has been petitioned for in the regular way. The remonstrance bears the names of fifteen interested parties, who protest against the construction of the ditch. They allege that the ditch as located is impracticable, that the assessments as made are not in proportion to benefits derived, that the Oost will exceed the benefits to he had by said drainage. They intend to fight- it out along these lines when it comes up fore the commissioners, which will be next Monday. It is probable that the petitioners will also be heard and have something to offer when the viewers' report comes up for approval or rejecti on TREAT THEM RIGHT You Can Assist the City Mall Carriers to Great Extent. A great deal has boon said af>nnt I the troubles of the rural mail car- ! riers and the fact is generally over ; looked that the city carriers have their troubles too. For example | city carriers are positively forbidi den to stop and make change for I they have only so many hours in • which to cover their routes Yet there are ninny people who make a business of saving their letters tin stamped for the citv carrier and expect him to lose a few minutes of his valuable time in selling them a stamp and stopping to make change. The Decatur carriers are verv accommodating set of fellows. Their patrons are their friends hut they do not much like to be asked daily to violate the regulations which they are sworn to obey. When you delay your carrier on your part of the route it often means that your neighbor on the other end of the route will be delayed in receiving his mail, if he receives it at all that day. A delay of a few miuutes | means to the carrier the loss of time in which he might have covered two or three bio'ks of his route. Besides it is no pleasure to your carrier to he delayed when he has two big heavy sacks stmpped on his shoulders All of this affords something for the city patron to think about. Get your stamps and if there is a mail box at a convenient distance from your home deposit your letter therein and you thereby oblige your carrierSTOLE BANK Mnroevllle Boy Under Arrest on Larceny Charte. Russell de Wort, a Monroeville youth was arrested at Fort Wayne yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Gla dieux on a charge of stealing a sav mgs bank and a small rifle from t e home of Mrs. Hester Peckham, at Monroeville. The prisoner claimed an alihi, hut said his ohum, L'arl Pine, of Monroeville, knows about the affair. Pine mav bo arrested.