Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 8, Decatur, Adams County, 20 January 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME 111

INTEREST GROWS Geneva School House Case Progresses * *• Gas Company Employee Gives Testimony of Detrimental Nature Says Portland Papers. The Geneva gas suit which up to this time has been as dry as gas can be. is growing more in teresting and is attracting better audiences in the court room. A number of expert gas witnesses have been on the stand and a number of people who have been observing ■ the grind of the ease say that up ; to this time it looks like the town! has the best of the suit. The suit is one wherein the school town of Geneva demands $14,000 from the Logansport & Wabash Valley Gas company for the burning of the public school building allege to have been due to irregular gas I pressure. The evidence of Marion I Conner, one of the oompiny's employes, is regarded as rather damaging. Conner who was employed by the company at the time of the fire says that on the night in ques tion his gauge sowed a pressure of eight or nine ounces at 8 o'clock, thirteen ounces at 11 o'clock and twenty four ounces between the nours of 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning. While there may be a dispute as to whether the highest pressure mentioned is a dangerous pressure it will at last carry the point that the town is trying to make < —that is that the gas company did not have proper control of its pres sure. A largo number of people were in attendance at the trial Thursday, among them being A. J. Miller. Dr. H. M. Aspy, 1. N. Veley, R. L. Owens, L. L. Mason. Mort Christman. Aba Shoemaker. Frank Sullivan, Joe Davis, W. A. Aspy and J. H. Reiff.— Portland Commercial Review WHIST CLUB • — Delightful Session Was Held Last Evening. < >ne of the most pleasant meetings of the Whist club ever held g was the one of last evening when they were entertained by Mr. and Mrs W. A. Kuebler and Miss Rose -. Christen at the home of the former. Progressive duplicate whist, always interesting, seemed more fascinating than ever last night, and the Scores proved the interest. The high honors were won by Mrs. E X Ehinger and Mr. Dugan. Mrs. Miller and Mr. Kuebler. Mrs. Roy Archbold and Mr. Ellinghtm. these three couple each receiving 211 points. The refreshments were elaborate and delicious. MONTO CRISTO • " Gorgeous Pi eduction of Old Play at Opera House Soon. , The patrons of the Bosse opera house will undoubtedly be pleased »to know that on Friday, January 27th the boards will be occupied by M. A. Hunt's gorgeous production of Alexander Dumas’ great play. Monte Critso, for which Mr. Hunt carries a magnificent outfit of special scenery, electrical effects and costumes. The play needs no recommend; it is known of by every American citizen as the greatest' melodrama ever written; it is played today by every first class city stock company in existence, and every living actor loves the play because of its merits.

The Daily Democrat.

A PIPE DREAM Marlon Commercial Club Want Clover' Leaf Shops. While Attorney Shane of the Clover Leaf was in the city yesterday he made statements to certain members of the city council which have since gained circulation which lead Marion residents and business men to believe that it may be possible to get the Clover Leaf shop* for Marion. Thr shops have bwn located at Delphos, Ohio, bnt some time ago the company decided to remove the shopA to another city, as they had been crowded out of their place in Delphos by the build ing np of the city in the locality of the yards. Decatur was considered as a city in which to locate the 'shops. A subsidy was voted the | Clover Leaf oornjianj’ by the Decatur business men and residents if the shops would be removed to that place. Some of the members of the company, however, were desirous of locating the shops in Manon, so it is stated, and yesterday it was reported that the chances of obtaining the shops for this city w re good if the Commercial club of Marion would take some action at once. The matter was reported to the Commercial club and W. H. Wiley, the secretary us the club, has written to the general sujierintendent to find out if the story is correct and if so what kind of a proposition the company would en tertain 'from Marion. —Marion Leader. A little common sense is all that is necessary to disperse this idea. Marion is only forty miles from Frankfort, too far from Toledo, too close to Frankfort. PEDRO PARTY C. Y. M. C. Give Society Event Delightful Occasion Participated in by Large Crowd—Cards, Dancing and Refreshments.

The C. Y. M. C. pedro party is over, and the affair was a decided success from start tc finish. When the bell sounded announcing that the contest was begun. 38 tables were filled, while a large number who did not play cards stood around and witnessed the exciting struggle with interest. The hall was neatly decorated with the club colors, which were arched and draped in most artistic designs and presented a pleasing appearance. At eight o’clock the bell rang announcing that the contest was on and from that moment, until the finish of the tenth game the rivalry to win the prizes was intense. The prizes finally were captured by Mrs. Anna Terveer, who received a handsome umbrella for her super ior playing, while the first prize for the gentlemen is between J. H. Bremerkamp and Fred Schurger. One of the contestants was called from the room before the deciding game to decide the tie could be played. The twe men will be together some time today and decide the tie, the prize being a fine pair of shoes. Refreshments were served, after which dancing was in order. Music was furnished by True Fristoe and Med Miller, and was excellent. The affair was a success both socially and financially, and this popular club may again decide to repeat the affair, and should they do so, they will be greeted by a still larger assembly, as the boys are splendid entertainers.

DEUATU’L INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20, 1905.

COURT NEWS Matt Schafer Under Arrest Charged With House Breaking Gave Four Hundred Dollars Bond —Term Closes Tomorrow. Morris D. Sacks et al vs William Cordua and Martin E. Andrews, default aS to defendants. James S. Boyers vs Clarence L. Ayres, suit on note, submitted. Finding for plaintiff in sum of 142.70. Property ordered sold. State of Indiana vs Matthias Schaffer, breaking into house with intent to steal. Defendant arrested and gave bond in the sum of 1400. W hen first taken into custody Matt swore he wouldn't give bond, but finally changed his mind. This is the outcome of the trouble between Matt and Dave Crabill to whom Schaffer sold his saloon a few months ago. —o— The will of B. H. Ostemeyer was probated in court this morning. - o— With the close of the November term of court practically at hand, business continues quiet. The two weeks’ vacation begins Monday Judge Erwin and several of the attorneys will likely take advantage of the opportunity to visit the legislature. A GOOD JOKE Oil Inspector In Indiana Has a Soft Snap. The office of oil inspector in Indiana is no slouch of a job if anyone asks you. The work is next to nothing and the pay good. For instance, a tank cat of oil is shipped into the state. A sample, say a half gallon, is taken from the tank and submitted to the inspector. He plunges f. little thingamagig of a tester in it and if it shows up right the oil is approved. If not it is ordered l»ack. Because of this inspection oil not of the standard requirement is never shipped into Indiana. The inspector receives one half the fees for his salary. He has about a dozen deputies who are paid a salary or percentage amount ing probably to <IOO a month each. Sid Conger is at present the state inspector. He got $3,300 last year for doing nothing but count the money .his deputies took in for him. BUCKET SHOPS May be Knocked Out bv the Indiana Legislature. Senator Wood, of Lafayette, in troduohed a bill in the legislature Friday that will practically knock out “bucket shops” in Indiana if it becomes a law. The provisions ap ply equally to buyers and sellers, describing the contracts made by them as gambling, and therefore null and void. The penalty provided for each operation i s a fine from SSO to <IOOO, and imprison ment at the discretion of the court. The term “bucket shop” in the bill applys to "whomsoever con tracts to give h m elf or others option to buy or sell at future time when there is no intention to receive or deliver the goods, but where the intention is to get the difference between the market and the contract price.”

A DECISION Supreme Court's Opinion on Important Saloon Question*. The Indiana supremo court handed down a decision a few days ago of more than ordinary importance to liquor dealers as well as thorn* who oppose the liquor traffic. Un derthelaw, as it has been for years, after two convictions of a licensed saloonkeejicr. the circuit court or in certain cities, the mayor may revoke the license. After three convictions the authority named shall do so. there being no discretion left in the matter. In the recent decision the proprietor of a saloon must answer in person for illegal acts of his agents or bartenders. As heretofore most of the liquor law convictions were found against bartenders, and thus did not affect the record of proprietor, this decision, it will be seen, will enforce more caution on the part of the latter, as their license to do business would be jeopirdized by disregard of the law. THE EUTERPEANS Miss Hattie Studabaker Entertained Them The Meeting a Success and Enjoyed by a Complete Membership. Another pleasant European meet ing was that of last evening, when Miss Hattie Studabaker act?d as hostess at her comfortable suburban home. The program as printed in Tuesdav’s paper was given, with the exception tbit Mrs. D. E. Stall a baker substituted for Mrs. Hiram Gregg, Miss Josephine Niblick took the place of Miss Lilah Hcffman’Mrs. C- C. Schaffer the place of Mrs. C M Kenyon and Mrs. Jac ob Schaffer the place of Mrs. W F. Brittson. The attendance showed an almost complete membership and the papers read and work done was excellent, and demonstrated continued progress and culture in the line of accomplishment as laid out by this society. Thei** study seems to have touched a popular chord among the Decatur Enterl»eans, as greater interest now prevails than at any other time since theii organization. The program committee for the next meeting consists of Miss Blanche Carroll, Mrs D. D. Heller and Mrs. John Niblick, and the society will bo entertained by’Miss Carroll, the date being two weeks from last night. Delicious refreshments were served. TO ASYLUM Mrs. Cecil Augsbarger to be Returned Soon. Upon affidavit of Dr. C. H. Schenk, of Berne, papers were tamed today for the return of Mrs Cecil Augsburger to the Richmond insane asylum. Mrs. Angsburger was an inmate there from July 24, 1902, to January 17, 1903. She seemed to have recovered until lately when her mind again became noticeably affected. She has a religious mania, and believes she is Jesus Christ. BROTHER DEAD Philip D. Fristoe Received Sad News To-Day Philip D. Fristoe received a postal this morning conveying the sad news that his older brother, Isaac N. Fristoe, had died January 13th, at his home at Melvin, Illinois, aud the funeral services were held last Sunday. The deceased was eighty three years and eight months old. He was an uncle of James and H. A Fristoe of this city.

AT DINNER The Allison Home Ablaze Last Night Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Allison and Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Thomas Entertain at Dinner. The beautiful and commodious home of Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Allison was ablaze with social enjoyment last evening, at which time they with Dr. and Mrs P. B. Thomas entertained ata six o'clock dinner The tables were artistic from profuse decorations of flowers, and over each of the small tables there protruded ribbons, from the other end of which were quotations, and they were read by the particlar guest who palled the string. Over the large dining table was a surprise stocking knit of different colored wool, each guest participating in the novelty of spinning a real yarn and later reading a quotation “That reminds me" said the i dark haired gentleman who occu I pied a seat of honor, and so it went. Every one had a good one to tell, i and some of them took the lid off. i and the stories that were told simply tickled clear down in your 1 boots. And this was not all. A' dinner was served, and it was one of those dinners you read about. : Four courses of all the delicacies of the tmes. served in away that made you regret that there is a limit to the physical endurance of such indulgence. And then came more of the pleasures that causes one to forget the tribulations and to see nothing but the rosy hue of life. It was an enjoyable evening and a social success from beginning to ■ ending A PIONEER George Thornhill of South Part of County Dead. George Thornhill, the subject of his sketch, was born in Shenundo-, an county, Virginia. January 12, i 1830, and departed this life at his home in A'’ams county. Indiana, January 12, 1905, agel 75 years. He grew to manhood in Virginia, ; later emigrated to Ohio and after-| I wards to Adams county, Indiana. He was united in marriage to Miss, Harriet Hookina and to this union were born four children, George and Thomas, who preceded him to the better land and Walter and Nora, who with their mother, are I left tv mourn the lo<s of u kind and loving father and husband. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wells, of the M. E. church, of | Genova, at the Ford school house. Interment at the Wabash cemetery. — Berne Witness. SURPRISED HIM Wash Giipen Entertains His Sunday School Class. Wash Giipen was the unexpected host at a surprise party last even ing, the thirteen members of his Sunday School class having originated and perpetrated the affair without taking Mr. Giipen into their confidence. Tin* deep dark conspiracy was plotted and the conspirators fermr 1 in marching column at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Tritch, and from there proceeded in one solid phalanx upon the victim. They found him slightly addicted to lagrippo, but after the Hist few rounds he rallied and pronounced it the best medicine ever. Oysters were served and a p’-'asart evening crjoyril

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AT FORT WAYNE Mr. Steele Had Lived Three Years-Waj Well Known. In speaking of the death of Samuel Steele the Fort Wayne JaurnalGazette said: “Mr. Steele was born and reared in Adams county, where he especially was well known. At one time he was a member of the saw milling firm of Lenhart At Steele. He came to Fort Wayne about three years ago and resided at 2120 Maumee avenue, where he still owns property. Last July Mi. Steele left for Kansas with his daughter. Ida. for the benefit of the latter’s health. In November the rest of the family followed. Mr. Steele purchased a 400 acre farm near Norwich. The surviving relatives include the w ife and the following children: I la, Mamie, Nellie, Laura. and Arthur, who resided with their parents, and Mrs. Arthur Abbott, of Bluffton, Ind. Mrs. Ida Smith, of 924 Clinton street, is a sister in law and Mr. Homer Krick, also of this city, is a brother in law. Mr. Steele as a very successful business man and he accumulated a fortune said to be worth $50,000. He was highly regarded by all who knew him. He was a member of the Odd Fellows' lodge at Decatur. ” TO GERMANY — Anna Bohnke To Be Returned Young Lady Sent From Here to Asylum Deported to Her Native Land. Just a month ago today Miss Anna Bohnke was taken from this county tc the East Haven hospital at Richmond, she being insane. 1 Her sad story will be remembered by our readers. She was a young | lady who had came from Germany . only six months before to visit her uncle, Fred Boehnke and other rela--1 fives in this county. She soon 1 showed signs of mental trouble anil her condition grew so serious that lit was necessary to send her to | Richmond. Today County Cler k | Gerber received wort! that sle had ■ been dismissed from Eist Haven land in rather an unusual manner, i As soon as she became an inmate 'at that institution the officials he I gan an investigation of her previous 1 life, resulting in the discovery that 1 previous to coming here she had been an inmate in an insane asylum lin Germany. International laws ure very strict on this subject and Ins soon as the necessary proof was I obtained Miss B >hnke was turned lover to the United .States immigrant inspector, whose duty it is to 'deport her t > her native land The United Stat ?s government in oases such as this sends an attendant with the patient. His expanses are paid and the government then collects the amount from the victim's na- | five government. Miss Bohnke | was released yesterday and is alI ready enroute home. Richmond, Ind., Jan. is.—Having become dependent within two years after arriving in this country I from Germany, Miss Anna Bohnke. (inmate of the Easthaven Hospital for the insane, will be returned to her native land by the United States immigration authorities. The young woman came from Westphalia, Germany, last May. She made her homo with relatives near Decatur, Ind. She will start for Germany, Saturday, sailing from New York, and the steamship company that brought her toAmerioa will cavrv her frro of charge to W. ,-ph,|l.,