Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 6 January 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME II

FOR LIFE Jim Gillespie Goes to Penitentiary Jary Returned Verdict in Fifteen Minutes —One of Indiana’s Famous Murder Trials. Rising Sun, Ind., Jan. s.—“We, the jury, find the defendant guilty of murder and fix his punishment at imprisonment foi life. Robert See, Foreman.” The verdict was read to James Gillespie by Clerk William Ricketts at 7:45 tonight. Gillespie, in charge of Sheriff Rump, had entered the dimly lighted court room with a smile npon his face. Judge Cornet asaed the nen in the box if they had a g eed npon a verdict. Robert See responded in a firm voice: “We have, your honor. Clerk Ricketts received the piece of piper and read it aloud. The prisoner made no demonstration and showed no surprise. Dr. Gillespie grasped his brother by the arm, when Judge Cornet ordered Sheriff Rump to return the convict ed man to his cell. A crowd fo|I iwed the sheriff and Marshal Over I’e on the way to the jail. As they neared the jail Gillespie became weak and had to be help’d to his cell. The jury voted for conviction fn fifteen minutes after the men had retired to the jury room O i the firsr vdo all were f >r conviction and two of the jurors voted to hang. On the night of Dec. 1903 Elizabeth Gillespie was shot down in her parlor preparing to receive the members of the Woman's Lit erarv club, of which she was a member. She was arranging the chairs in the room when tired upon through the window, the shot inflicting a mortal wound from which she died two days later. Suspicion at once pointed to Janies Gillespie, her twin brother, as the murderer. On Dec. 27 the grand jury return ed an indictment charging James Gillespie, Mrs. Belle Seward, Myron Barbour and Mrs. Carrie Barbonr with the crime. The four defend ants were tried at the May term of the Ohio county circuit court and a mis trial was the result. The others charged in the indictment will be tried later, Gillespie having elected to be tried separately. WILL FIGHT — ■ ' — • Rural Carrier Fetters Says His Discharg 1 ’ Does Not End Mailers. Walter Fitters, who was recently lischirged from the ruarl letter carriers’ service for “pernicious pilitioU activity," will in all probability, de n ind a fullar an I mire searching investigation. M’• Fat t«rs was discharged according to the reports for trying to help those people into ofl'.ee who had his welfare and the welfare of the other carriers at heart. For this terrible offense, he was removed from office . Others have since the advent ot the present administration been removed on the same grounds Mr Fetters bus told friends that the matter was not ended so far as he was concerned. It is a well known fact that the carriers are under the civil service rule strictly. They are not to be removed at the whim of some disgruntled politician, in theory, but good and sufficient cause mnst be shown before they nan be discharged. There are rules governing their action anil for the infr ngnmnnt of those rules and for nothing else, are they to be turned loose.—Bluff ton Bunner

The Daily I )emocrat.

MRS. MALONY Death of Well Known Bine Creek Town - ship Lady. • — Mis. Rebekah Malony, an aged and respected resident of Adams county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hol. Hetler, one and a half miles southwest of Steele Ind., Thursday morning. Decern tier 29th, at eight o’clock. Mrs. Malony is survived by four of her children, Charles and Walter Malony, of Muncie, Ind., Robert Malon; who lives with his son, Joseph, south of Willshire, and Mrs. Sol Hetl<-. with whom she was making hei home at the time of her death. She was in her eighty-first vear and had nine grandchildren living and two great grandchildren, who are the children of Joseph Maloney. The funeral services were held at Salem church at 10 o'clock a. m. Sunday January 1, and were in charge of Rev. Spia?ue—Wilshire Herald. UNUSUAL CASE Marion Mott to be Tried Tomorrow Former Dtcatur Boy Will Appear in Indianapolis Federal Coun for Desertion. A case unusual to the federal ■ court in this e ' v will come up for hearing on S itu.'duv of this week, in the shapi of an attempt to get a young man out of th< navy on a writ of habeas corpus. Marion T. Harrison, of this city, enlisted in the United States navv in 1902. although at that time he was only three months more than fifteen years old. The law provides that youths who enlist as apprentices for training must be sixteen years, or older, and that they must have the consent of their parents or legal < guardians when thev have not yet attained their majority. After being on the Newark for about a year, young Harrison returned to his home in this city, and was so j well pleased with the contrast lietweon that home and the Newark that he remained. When Marion Harrison was a small child he was i taken into the home of Sherman Mott, of this city, and reared by him. Mott now raises the contention that he had never legally adopted Harrison, and that, therefore,! although he had given his written consent to young Harrison's joining the navy, he had no legal right to give such consent. He therefore holds that when young Harrison ■lid not return to his ship at. the expiration of his furlough, he was not guilty of desertion, ns he never leg ally had been a member of the navy. He asks that the charge of” desertion be dismissed B ind was | furnished hy him when Harrison was arrested about a month ago ” I —lndianapolis News. DOWN AGAIN Standard Knocks Three Cents More Off Price of Oil. Indiana oil received another out by the Standard today, and the market now is only 93 cents per barrel. The out was three cents on the barrel and represents pirt of more donations tor John D Rocke fell Oil has been going down rap. Uy during the pist few weeks an.i oil men uro unable to give any good reason why such sh< Id be the case, as the supply does not equal the demand. Along with Indiana oil eastern oil was slashed today also, a ont of 5 cents being de-.lt out to the eastern producers.

DECATUT INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING. JANUARY 0, 1905,

INSTALL OFFICERS A Splendid Program Was Rendered G. A. R. and W. R. C. Held a Business and Social Session-A Good Time. The G. A R. and W. R. C. initalled their new officres last even ing. and the event was made a pleasantone. The G. A. R. officials are John D. Hale, ; commander; Daniel K’tson, S. V. U.; John Wil- | liams. J. R. C.; M. Andrews, chaplain; D. K. Shacklev. officer of the day; A. J. Teeple, officer of guard; Jacob Railing, sargeant major; Ezra Gutting, quartermaster; T, R. Moore, adjutant. The W R. (J. officers are Mrs. Eliza Peterson, ’ Pres.; Mrs. Rainear, S. V.; Mrs. J. W. McKean, J. V.; Mrs. Lou Kennedy, chaplun; Mrs. John Mayer, conductor; Miss Maggie Poland, secretary; Mrs. John Bollinger, guard; Mrs. Samuel Duak, assistant conductor; Minta Russell, P. (’. ; Mrs. Fisher, Misses Louden, An drews and Mallonee, color bearers; I Mrs. Maggie Louden, treasurer The following program was given after the installation: Music by W. E. Smith's rag-time orchestra; music. Mandolin club. Welcome address, J. I). Hale. Duet, Miss Orris and Mr. Kintz. Reading, Mrs. W. F. Brittson. Vocal solo, Mrs. Studebaker, Bluffton. Address, Rev. E. A. Allen. Solo, Miss (-trace Peterson. Address. Henry Lankenau. Solo, Maggie Daniels. Reading, Mrs. Studabaker. Address, Rev J. C. White. WITH PARALYSIS John Barnett Stricken Today Well Known Citizen Collapsed at Noon While Enroute to His Home, John Barnett, who resides in the south part of the city, while enroute home at noon today, suffered i a stroke of paralysis near the residence ot Charles F True, and fell ;, to the sidewalk. Passers bv hastily ; went to his aid and assisted him into Mr. True's residence and med- ; | ical help was called. After allow-; ing him to rest tor a few hours ho was conveyed home in u carriage, ! where he will be given the best of, care. Mr. Barnett has been in the best of health and was feeling good when he came down town this m irning. and the attack came unawares to him. As we go to press; he is resting easier, hut is still deprived ot the use of his limbs. TONIGHT’S SHOW “My Friend From Arkansaw” is a Good One. "My Friend from Arkansaw,” which will be seen at the opera house tonight, appeals not only to theatre goers but to the church goers as well. They are drawn to it by its moral atmosphere, its aim plicity and its naturalness. That is why it has played for five years in the same city. Get yourself a good seat and go. You miss one of the best shows of the season if you don’t.

WAS ACQUITTED Mrs. Spader Goes Free Ort Assault Charge The case of the State against Mrs. Caroline Spuller, which has been pending in 'Squire Smith's court for several weeks was tried this morning. The charge preferred was for assault and battei y, in which it was alleged that Mrs. Spuller assaulted one of her neighbors. The court after hearing all the evidence decided that the same was not enougn to warrant a conviction, and dismissed the case. John C. Moran represented the state, while L. C. Devoss looked after the interest of the defendant. KITCHEN SHOWER — Mrs. W, A. Kuebler The Hostess Miss Emma Jackson the Guest of Horor at a Most Enjoyable Event. Mrs. W. A. Kuebler entertanied > a number of ladv friends last even- 1 I ing at her beautiful home on Fourth I street at a kitchen shower party! in honor of Miss Emma Jackson who is soon to become a bride. I And the event was a most decided success throughout. The evening was pleasantly passed hy playing the popular game of progressive euchre. Mrs. P. J. Hyland and Mrs. ElEhinger captured first prizes and Mrs. Harry Moltz and Miss Harriet Wertzberger the boobies. Refresh mrnts were then served, and at a late hour all departed, wishing Miss Emma a long and happy ma r ried life. The presents that were given to Miss Jackson included coffee pots, iron kettles, dish pans, buckets, sauce pans, and in fact everything imaginable that would be of use in a kitchen, thus insuring the furnishing of that part of Miss Jackson’s new home. PURCHASE LOT Deal Closed For Library Site Will Be Built On Ftiremi n Lot Os posit,' Court Hoti'e Building To Be Sold At Auction Tne controversy concerning the title to the Amos F ireman property on Third street has been closed up and the same has been sold to the library committee, the papers lieing closed up today. The new Carnegie library will be constructed on that location, and the work will begin soon. The house which has stood on the site for many years is to be sold at Auction, and the advertisement for same will likely be placed tomorrow. The committee will hold a meeting soon to accept plans and employ an architect and a few more months will likely find the #IO,OOO structure completed and ready for use. Immediii ely after the acceptance of plans and B|>ecifioatlons the committee will adveitise for bids for the construction of the build ing, and early spring will find the actual work under headway.

OLD PIONEER Jesse Brandyberry Died Today Had Been In Poor Health—Suffered A Relapse Yesterday—End Came At Noon Today Jesse Brandyberry, seventy-seven years old, and a resident of this county for over sixty years, died at I his home on South Second street at 11:30 o’clock this morning. The announcement came as a sad surprise to his many trends, fir while he was known to be in feeble health, it was not generally known that his | condition was so serious. For over a year he has suffered from a severe case of catarrh of the stomach, and during last fall he failed rapidly. He improved from that attack and even as late as yesterday was able to walk ont in his yard. He suffered a severe relapse yesterday afternoon and sank gradually into the sleep from whence there is no awakening. He became unconscious at eight o’clock this morning and remained in that condition until his death at noon. The deceased was born in Carroll county, Ohio, September 11, 1827, and came to I Adams county with his parents in 1841, having resided here ever since. He was reared on a farm ’and followed that vocation until I 1890, when he retired and removed |to this city. He was married Octo- ■ her 10, 1847, to Catherine Stults, and to them were born eight children, two of whom ha-’e proceeded the father. Those surviving are Mrs. S. B Fordyce, Mrs. H. A. Hartman, Mrs. George Rouderbush and County Soperintrndent Irvin Brandyberrv, all of this city, and Noah Brandyberry. Boulder, Colorado,; Mrs. William R. Coon, Spencerville, Ohio. Mrs. Brandyberry died in 1889, and in 1891 Mr. Brandyberry was married to Mrs. i Yonng, who remains with mat y : other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The deceased was a civil war veteran, having gone to the army from this county. His life was a busy one, and he was one of the best known men in this part of the county. The funeral i arrangements have not yet been completed. GIVES FIGURES Dr. Hurfv Says Many Children Contract in School. “T vo thousand children within the school age died in Indiana dur-j iig the past year. Os these accord -! iig to reasonable calculations,; ItiOO died of diseases contracted in the schools of the state. There is no denying the fact in tins matter, yet the county superintendents and others seem to rest perfectly satis tied with the conditions. —Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state 1 board of health. Dr. Hurty says j many people in the country are | suspicious of any efforts made by ; officials who live in a city to improve their conditions. “There ought to be complete medical in speotion of the schools in this state,” said the doctor “Other states have such a svstein. Japan, a heathen nation, as some of us call it, has had inspection of; schools for years to save the lives I of the school children. If such a thing were d<>ne in some parts of Indiana, the people would call it. official tyranny and invasion of personal rights. Many people do not understand when you are try- ( ing to do them some good."

NUMBER 307

AN ELECTION Held by Decatur Cemetery Association |' Last Night. A mooting of the Decatur Centetery association was held last evening at the office of D. E. Scott in the Stone block, the occasion ; being the annual election of the board of trustees. The vote resulted in the selection of J. S. Coverdale, Solomon Linn, J. H. Stone, Sylvester Spangler, M. Kirsoh. J. W. Teeple and John Niblick, lhe board includes two new names, J. W. Teeple and John Niblick, and at ; the meeting held immediately after the election, the following officers j were chosen: Solomon Linn, president;.!. H. Stone, secretary and J. S Coverdale, treasurer. forleflndant Verdict R* t irned In Koe-nig-Scheiman Case Au I Forgery Ca>e Bigan Tais Afternoon. Jidge Branyon To Hear Sells Ard DiVis Case 1 “ r< mired but about two hours’ deh eration for the jury in the #BOO damu r ' case of Margaret Koenig vs John Sen iman to return a verdict for the defendant. The case was concluded at 10:30 this morning, and the jury came in about one o’clock. —o— The forgery case against Chirley Ault began in circuit court this afternoon, and will continue during tomorrow. J. C. Moran represents the state and Fruchte & Litterer the defendant. i -°~ Merryman & Sutton tiled a new case in court entitled Niblick & Co. vs Elmer Johnson, suit on note, and account. Demand #4OO. —o — Another new case filed by Merryman & Sutton was entitled Charles ; Latohem et al vs South Bend Petroleum comp my an 1 fourteen others, foreclosure of mechanics lien, demand #ISOO. —o— In the case of the state vs Hiram j P. Sells and Howard Davis, p-tit ■ larceny and conce • I’nir st olen prepj ertv, the defendants tiled a motion I for change of judge, and Hon. James C. Branyan of Huntington, ! was appointed to hear the case, . which will be heard here next Wednesday. WEDDING EVENT Willshire Band Celebrated the Marriage of a Member. ; The Willshire Herald says: The Willshire Cornet band went out to the homo of Mr. Will Wechter, in Adams county. Thursday evening, Dec. 29, to serenade his son, Charles, and bride, who were married Christmas day. and are making their home with the groom’s parents. The band had received an invitaion to come to the Wechter home and ! were notified to oome that evening, when everything would be in readi1 ness for th<’ir entertainment;. Eleven members of the hand were present, and a representative of the Herald, who declares he never sat down to a more sumptuous supper than was served by Mrs. Wechter on this occasion for the hand boys.