Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 308, Decatur, Adams County, 7 January 1905 — Page 1

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PURCHASE CARS NEXT WEEK . II I I — .1 !■ Springfield Traction Line Will Soon Be Complete

A NEW OFFICER t. W. Shelton to Have (Charge of the Line Arrive Anu Forty Thousand Dollars Wonh Are Still For Sale. W. H. Fledderjoban, president of the Fort Wayi> / ' & Springfield In terurban railwt informed ns tothat the bonds that were reoently issued by this company have arrived and are now ready for the market. These bonds are put up in a neat manner, being made by an eastern concern of reputation. There are 600 of these gold bonds, which are valued at <SOO each, and guarantee 5 per cent annually, payable on June Ist and December Ist of each year. The bonds are issued to run forty years. The company has only f 10,000 worth of i bonds to dispose of, as the bilanoe —<26o,ooo —have already been sold. Mr. Fledderjoban stated that last evening the company contracted wit’ T. W. Shelton, of Akron, Ohio to act in the capacity of general superintendent of the road. Mr. Shelton is fully competent, having had sixteen years’ experience, ai d during the past year has been con nKited with the Evansville & Princton line. It is Mr. Shelton’s intention to move to this city with his family in a few weeks, and make this bis future home, so that he may be able to push the line to completion as soon as the weather will jier.nit. Next week a number of representatives of the different car manufacturers will be in the city bidding on the interurban oars, as the contract will then be let. The company will at present purchase four oars, three being compartment cars, cons'sung ;of smoking room, ladies’ room and baggage room, and one express car. These cars will be up to date in every respect, being fifty-one feet long and to weigh forty ton. A GOOD SHOW “My Friend From Arkaiuw” Pletsed Fair SI: ed Audltn t. A well-tilled house greeted the “My Friend from Arkansaw” company last evening at the opera hone, and fiom the am >unt of applauding done, all must have been satisfied with the performance. The play dealt with the rural life in old Arkansas, portraying the innocent farmer and his family, the villian, the hero and the happy end. The company was an evenly balanced one, each and all performing his or her part with precision and promptness, showing careful study and reheasral. The work ci Robert . as Tom Howe and Fred Hubbard as Steve Coon, were the leading features of the performance. The latter had the audience in a continual uproar. The company, left this tn irning for Fort Wayne, Where they show this evening.

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FOUR ECLIPSES Dae daring 1905 But Only One Wi. Be Seen Here. There are to be four eclipses during the year 1905. Two of these are to he eclipses of the sun and two of the moon, but only one of them will be visable in this portion of the ocoßtry. This will be a partial eclipse of the moon, which will occur on the night of August 14-15 and which will be visable in all parts of North and South America. There will be a total eclipse of the sun Angnst 30, which will be visable in the eastern part of North America, the north Atlantic ocean and in Europe. The other eoilpse of the year is an eclipse Ci tua moon February 19-20, which will be visa(ble in America, but which will be noticeable in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. An annual eclipse of the sun will occur March 6, visible only in Australia, Polynesia and South Indian ocean. MASS MEETING I City Sunday School Association Probable Meeting to be Held Sunday to Conjlder It—E. D Goiter In Charge. A mass meeting of the (tasters, superinendents and all Sunday school workers will be held in the M. E. church Sunday afternoon. January Bat 3 o’clock Mr. E. D. Goller, field worker of the Sunday school association of Indiana, will give a brief address and the subject of a city Sunday school association will be considered. All the Sunday schools of the city aie urged to be well represented. A boys' and girls' meeting The junior league of the M. E. church have kindly changed their meeting to 2 p. m., and have invited all the boys and girls of Decatur to come and listen to a special junior lesson to be given bv Mr. E. D. Goller. The lesson entitled, ‘‘Jesus, the Light, of the World,” will be well illustrated. Every boy and girl between the ages of 6 and 14 is invited. Adults also are welcome. Pastors end sujierintendents will p lease announce at morning services. EUCHER CLUB Splendid Time En|oyed at Last Nlghti Session. The Friday Night Enoher c|nb met list evening in regular session with Miss Mintn Acker, and from all r‘ports a most enjoys bio time was had. The playing for the prize was exciting, the same being cap tnred by Miss Carrie Craig. Re freshrnents wore served during the I evening, and at a late hour the club adjourned to meet in two weeks ■ with Mrs. Floyd Brittson.

DECATUR, INDIANA. SATURAY EVENING. JANUARY 7, IWS.

MANY JOBS For Men Who Want to Work On The Panama Canal. It is quite probable that within the next few mouths many Indiana men will accept positions in Panama to assist in building the canal which is to connect the Gulf of Mexico with the Pacific ocean. The civil service commission has just given out its statement showing the requirements made by the government for the men who go to work on the oanal, and with tbe statement comes the call for workmen to go to that country to assist in building the waterway. One of the copies of the civil service statement has reached ere, and some of ths items contained in the statement will interest the public in general and those who might contemplate taking positions in Panama. Laborers between ths ages rs twenty-five and fifty years will be accepted and their wages will be fixed at from <75 to <83.33 per month. Those wishing to be general foremen must be between the ages of twenty-five and fifty years and will receive from <IOO to <125 per month for their services. Three years' experience in handling gangs of laborers is required for the general foremen, however. Assistant foremen shall be between the ages of twenty live and forty years, and will receive from <SO to <6O per month. A table show ing the percentage taken into account in accepting the workmen is given as follows: Age, 20 per cent; physical condition, 20 per cent; experience, 60 per cent. Al] ■ men who wish to take positions with the government in helping to build the Panama canal are requested to apply to the civil service de- : partment of the government. If ] accepted the men will be given free transportation from any seaport of this county to the scene of the work. It is believed hundreds of men from different parts of the county will make application for positions and the civil service authorities think it will not be a difficult matter to secure all the workmen necessary to complete the canal, as the wages given are very good and the work no harder than men do in many parts of this country for <1 per dav. It is thought quite likely in the hundreds who will go to Panama some will accept positions from this city or county. THEY REORGANIZE City Band Will Emlploy Instractor and Prepare for Business. The Decatur City hand met last evening at the Loch & Dirkson hardware store and talked over the prospects of a band for the ensuing year. AH the old menders were present and several new ones, and from the enthusiasm shown. Deca tur will in the near future be able to sport a fine musical organization It i* the intention to employ a musi cal instructor, who will in proha bility be Jesse Sutcn., under whose tutorage the band is sure to snoceed. A number of new men will tie taken in, and when in good running order the band will number sixteen men A meeting that will be held next Monday will fully determine the futnre of Decatur's band. County Council. Auditor C. D. Lewton has issued a call for the county council to meet Januaiy 13. The object of the call is for the purpose of appropriating monies from the funds which show an excess to ths general fund, and from theie will be paid out in taking up outstanding orders and the payment of other bills against the general fund

UNIQUE NOTICE Received by Sheriff Butler Today Seek to Identify Body of A Woman Found Dead In Colorado Last Month. Sheriff Butler today received a unique circular. It contained a descripion of the much-written of body of a woman which was found on Cutler mountain, near Colorado Springs, Col., on December 17. In a last effort to e tablish the identity of the woman, a diagram picture plate was made of the victim’s teeth and this will be submitted to dentists in every city in the country The circular is sent out by O. 8. Reynolds, chief cf the police department of Colorado Springs. All the clothing, finger rings and ear rings were removed from the,body and no other means of identification were left, save the teeth. Considerable dental work had been done and the records of the dentist who did the work would quickly tell the nat-.e of the dead woman. The body found was that of a woman, well developed and well kept, but discolored from fire and ex posure to the elemens. The face, nose, lips, chin, left side of neck, both ears, shoulders and breast were burned so badly as to render the features unrecognizable. The woman was between twenty-five and thirty-five years of age, her weight was 120 to 130 pounds, her height was five feet, two inches and her hair was of a light auburn or ash blonde, though part of it was burned off. Her skin was evidently fair and no birthmarks or soars were visable. Her bones were small, limbs well rounded, hips and thighs I large, bands small, nails clean, long and well manicured, and she wore probably a No. 2 to 3 shoe. The circular contains a complete verbal description of the teeth and the dia gram is in colors to show the gold work The police will suhr. it the paper to all the dentists or the city. BRIGHT AND CLEAN “Jerry From Kerry” A New One For Decatur. One of tbe brightest and cleanest shows that has struck the town in many moons is Patten and Perry’s combination which played to a jammed hall last night. Their street parade and excellent band , under the direction of Mr. Perry, created a most favorable impression and the crowd responded. ‘‘Jerry from Kerry” is a bright comedy in which Mr. Patten shines particularly as one of the best comedians in the business. The show i» even better than on its previous apjs-ar ance, the orchestra particularly showing the result of high class training—Owen Sound Times, Ont., Oct. 21, 1904. At opera house n> xt Wednesday, Jan 11. SELLS INTEREST R. D. Patterson Disposes of Half Interest In MUI. R D. Patterson has sold a half interest in his flouring mill to John Heckman, the consideration being <3OOO. The mill is one of the oldest in this part of the state and Mr. Patterson has been connected with it for many years. It is located in the north part of the city. Mr. Heckman is a well known young man whose success in the business is assured.

CAME HOME Senator Tyndall Reports Progress of Legislature. Senator John W. Tyndall came home this morning from Indianapolis, where he has been attending to official business since Thursday. The senate and house organised and | are ready for business Monday morning having adjourned until that time. Tbe inauguration of Governor Hanley will occur Monday, after which the legislative b dies will begin active work Senator Tyndall says a democrat hasn't much opportunity for greatness, but that the democratic members , are all men of integrity and force, j who will be heard from during the , term. He will return Monday morn ing. i COURT NEWS Ault Case Will Be Concluded Monday I I I A Bl< Personal Injury Case to Come Here From Allen County Soon. Judge Erwin discharged the jury at noon today to allow those living i in the south part of the county to leach their homes for Sunday. They will report for duty Monday morning. Constance C. Shimp vs Valentine Shimp, divorce, suit filed and sum mons ordered returned first day, of, February term. —o — Henry Kinney vs Toledo, St. Louis & Westarn Ry Cj., damages, defendants ruled to answer within five days. —o— Andrew Miller vs G. R. & I. Rv Co., damages, defendant ruled to answer within five days. —o — The case of the State vs Charles Ault, charged with forgery is in progress, having begu i yesterday afternoon. The state concluded its evidence about 10:30 o'clock this morning. The defense and arguments will require the greater part of Monday. Ault is accused of having uttered a forged check upon Meyer & Scbeiman. and cashing same at Chris Bokneobt's saloon. He was tried at the September term of court and the jury disagreed. —o— i A big personal injury suit enti led Graeke vs Graeke, being father and son and in which <SOOO damages are asked, has been venued here from Allen county. The transcript will no doubt be filed in a few days. —O'Lydia Donnelly was today appointed guardian for Matthias and Josie Donnelly and tiled bond. REPAIR SHOP F. E. Smith Ready for Business In Porter Boildint F. E. Smith, a young man who| recently came to this city, notified us this morning that he was preparing to ojien up a gemeal rejmir shop, and would be ready for business by Monday. He expects to do all manner of gun smithing, saw filing, and in fact anything that may come under the head of general repairing. His place of business will lie with H. 8. Porter, the harness man, and should you desire any work of this description, he asks that you call.

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THIRD TIME Shimp Family Seeking Divorce Geneva People Have Frequent Controversies in Their Short Married Life. ’’Third time is the charm” is an old adage and if proven true the Shimp family of Geneva will likelv secure a divorce. Mrs. Clara Shimp, through her attorneys, D. D. Heller & Son this morning filed suit in circuit court for a decree of divorce from her husband, Valentine Shimp. Last September a similar suit was filed and in 1901 Mr. Shimp filed suit against his wife. In each instance a reconcilation was affected before the case came to trial, but this time they claim to be in earnest. They were married Septem her 29, 1898. The la st complaint says that Shimp has cruelly treated his wife, beat, cursed and neglected her, threatened to kill her. and in various other ways made her life miserableMrs Shimp also accuses her husband of infidelitv and of threatening to kidnap their cnly chib’, Maiie. a two-year-old du tighter. A divorce, custody of the babe and the restoration of her maiden name. Pile, isaskfd hr Mrs. Shimp. IN ALLEN COUNTY Mr. OJltmevfr Wat Well Knrwi And Had Relatives. Henry Oestertneyer, the father of Mrs. Sophia Rempis, of this city, died Thursday at his home, six miles north of Decatur. He was a pioneer farmer of Adams county and was also well known here. Ho had resided for fifty-four years on the farm where his death occurred, coming here from Germany when a young man. He was seventy years of age. Mr. Oestermeyer is survived by his wifi and the fol lowing children: Mrs. Sophia Ram ! pis and Miss Lizzie Oastermeyer, lof Fort Wayne; Henry, Fred, William, Ernest, Miss Anna and Miss Caroline Oestermeyer. all of Adams county, and Miss Minnie Oester meyer, of Toledo. Mr. Henry Meyers, of his city, wasa brother-in law. The decedent was a member of the German Lutheran church The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Fuelling church, north of Decatur.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. WHEAT IS GOOD Recent Srow Revives The Crop*— Farmers 'Encouraged. Farmers in the city today sjicak encouragingly of the prospects of the wheat crop for the coming season. Although the weather has not been the most favorable during the fall months it s said ttie wheat looks exceedingly well at this time of the year. The last snow seems to have done a world of good to the crop. The short stalks were badly needing mositure and the light fall of snow came in good place. Had a heavy snow fallen and a crust formed it is doubtful if the wheat .could have survived. As it looks now. a heavy snow storm and hard freezing would be acceptable al though more open weather such as has lieen helping the crop the last week will do the wheat much good. Mrs. Clara Maise and daughter returned to Geneva today While here she Was a guest of friends

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