Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 10 February 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME 111

JOHN SHEEHAN FELL DEAD •• ——— ■ II HI 111 I——. Well Known Old flan Stricken Suddenly

OCCURRED AT NOON Was Feeding His Stock in Colchin's Barn Had Been In Good Health Until Yester-day-Fell as Weil as Usoal This Mornlnf. John Sheehan, aged eighty one years dropped dead at one o'clock this afternoon, in the barn on the <l4 John Col bin property near the old cemetery, while feeding his jetook. For days the old man had not been feeling well, com plaining of a pain about his heart t > his daughter, Mrs. Eva Hill, but this morning got np feeling in the best of health. He ate a hearty dinner and together with his daughter proceeded t > the above named place to feed his stock, there tieing no one else present, Mrs. Hill pumped several buckets and Mr Sheehan carried it to the stock in the barn. He then proceeded to give the horses fodder and had started to clexn up the "stanle. His daughter had turned and was looking after other stock, when she heard a fall. She turned around and saw her father on the barn floor gasping for breath. She at onoe knelt beside him and lifted his head, he saving at the time, "Oh Eva, your hands are so cold,” and with a final gasp expired Surrounding neighbors [hearing a scream hastened to the barn, where they tried to comfort Mrs. Hill, who was broken down with grief. Some one in the meantime had telephoned to Dr. J. M. Miller, and in a short time he arrived and ordered the body taken to Hill's house, which is situated just north of Carrol's elevator office in the Shtudabaker property. Mr. Sheehan was born in Ohio, on the '.'th day of June, 1823, and came to this county when he was sixteen years of ago, residing here ever |Onoe, and being one of the early tattlers of Adams county. He followed the farming business for a number of years, until old age and ill health forced him to quit. He had lived in the Studabaker property for nearly a year, and during that time had been in the best of health, and had been doing work about the house all winter. Yesterday he came into the house from splitting wood and said to nis daughter, that ha was having considerable trouble with his heart, but at that tune waa not forced to go to bed. This morning he got up “nd insisted doing his morning's work, and at noon went with his daughter to the place where his death occurred. No arrangements had yet been made for the funeral services. An Indianapolis woman has just been given a divorce from her husband because he was lazy. Another woman bi the state capital got a decree because her husband came home stagger big drunk at frequent intevals and called her a “yellow heifer’ and other similar pet names. It’s a poor day n court in Indianapolis when a dozen divorces are not granted.

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WAS PIONEER Abraham Moser of Near Berne Is Dead— Was Eighty Years Old. Abr. Moser one of the pioneer and oldest farmers of thia settle- ; ment, died on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7, at 7 o'clock at his home one mile northwest of Berne. He was born Feb. 5, 1825, in Gurben, Oberanit Muenster, Ct. Bern, Switzerland. His father immigrated with the whole family to this country anti arrived in Wayne county, Ohio, on July 4, 1832, where they made their abode for a few years. On Oct. 20, 1839, they came to Indiana, making the trip through the then almost trackless forest by wagon an t settled near the site of Vera Cruz in the primeval forest as one of the very first settlers in this part of the state. Abraham was one of the seven sons of the family. He united in marriage to Mary Ann Nussbaum, on May 5, 1853, anti again went out into the forest t» build a new home on the present farm northwest of town. Mr. and Mo-er lived together almost 50 years, his wife preceding him Oct. 2, 1902. This union was blessed with 14 children, of whom one died in 1876 in its infancy.—Birne Witness. OUT ON BOND Clem Knoff Released From Jail To Have Hearing Next Friday—Jackson Still In Serious Condition. Clem Knoff, charged with assaulting Dee Jackson, with intent to kill, was released from jail last evening, his mother signing a bond in the sum of <SOO for his appearance before 'Squire J. H Smith next Friday, February 17th. Young Jackson is still suffering considerable and his condition last evening was more serious than at any time since he received the in juries. Today he is in a semiconscious condition and is suffering considerable with pains about the head. It is believed he will get along all right, though further complications during the next few days may prove serious. Young Will Weimer, who was with Jackson when the trouble occurred, called last evening and informed us in gentle tones that the statement that Dee had struck Knoft on the arm with a hammer was "a dirty black lie. ” He is entitled to his belief, but Knoff still has ftn ugly bruise which he claims was put there by a hammer blow. The trial of Knoff will no doubt straighten out the story. In the meantime we will try to state the facts as we learn them—nothing more. Mr. Knoff insists and says he can prove that he owed only a month's rent when the ejectment notice was served on him and he 'at once ten dered the money to Mrs. Crandel, wno refused it, saying she wanted the house.

DEUATU'C, INDIANA. FRIDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 10. 1905.

EARLY PAYERS Tax Payers Are Patronizing County Trdesurer’s Office. Treasurer J. H. Vnglewede is greatly pleased at the way the early tax payers are coming in, over 250 havng already paid their first installment. Since February let, the following are on his roll of honor: D. A. Helm, William Hart, IT. Bauserman, 8. Kistler. Josephine Boids, J. Amtstutz, Page Blackburn, Blackburn & Christen . Florence King, John Mower, Henry Werling, C- Idlewine, Henry Prosdnrf. M. Boyd. M Smith, Frank Colohin, George Hahn ! John Berning, Sarah Fisher, George Pentins, 8. Stevens, J D. Barkley, Jacob Houser, John Hisey, A. Collchin, J. T. Knepper, F. H. Abnet, T. R Moore A. J. Sprague F. Bender Ft, Wayne A- Springfield Ry Co. L. C. Milios Jonas Gilbert | N. H. McLain Mary Burkett Viola j Gilbert, Jane M Rice, E. B. Leui hart, R N. Buckmaster, Rachael Russell, Ned Duller, Phillip Sprunger, Sadie Schnepp, Henry Miller, B. B Boehn, A. Ralston, A.C. Wa'. tets, P. F. Jones, Joseph Helm, M. M Herr. WILL CONTRACT Peoples & Holthonse to Furnish City Teams Will Take Ca e of Fire Apparatus and Furnish Men and Drivers to Make Runs Io Each Fire. A continued session of the city council was held last night, Mayor Coffee presiding, and all members present. Upon motion Woodward and Bohnke, who did valiant service as volunteer firemen, at the Brem erkamp fire, were allowed ths same las the regular men. A resolution was adopted that the bills of the To ledo, Mt. Louis & Western railway company, t 56.96, Chicago & Erie company, 1212.69 and the interest on the city’s funded debt, 1148.20 lie ordered paid by the city treasurer, out of the sinking fund. Treasurer W. J. Archbold's report was read and the financial oom mittee ordered to check up with him. Peoples <V Holthouse presented a proposition to keep the city hose cart, hook and ladder wagon in their stable, to seep teams in readiness at all times to respond to any fire alarm; also to have four men at the stables at all times to assist in getting the apparatus out in a hurry, to fur nish drivers and two men to go to the fire. They also agree to keep the hose in first-class condition, to wash and drain them after every fire and to keep them washed. They offer to do this for twenty dollars for each run. Upon motion tie proposition waa referred to the fire committee, who were ordered to close the contract atd report at a special meeting of the council to be held this evening. TO MEET HERE Township Assessors Will Counsel With Mr. Wingate of State Board. John C- Wingate, a member of the state tax board, will be in Decatur next Thursday, February 16th, and will meet the township assessors of Adams county at the court house. He will discuss the questions of interest to these officers and his talk will no doub t be very instructive. County Assessor Elias Crist received notice ' morning of Mr. Wingate’s pro o visit and he expects every ass s-tor oattend the mooting.

THE LEGISLATURE The Passing of Bills Seems to be in Order A BUI Has Been Introduced Increasing the Salary of County Com missioners. —.— For two hours the Wood garnishee bill, after being vigorously attack ed ,was defeated by a vote of 40 to 8. With a number of amendment, some of which are said to be objectionable to the shipjtors the Newhouse railroad bill was advanced to engrossment in the senate today. A substitute bill for the one creating a medical board of osteopathic examiners has been propped and will be introduced, when the original measure will bo oonsid e-ed in the senate as a special order. ’ Representative Bisson’s bill, which provides for a state oommi«sion for the examinaton and registration of trained and registered nurses was passed bv a vote of 79 to 10 in the house today. Representative Sweeney’s bill fix ing the compensation of county auditors for acting as clerks at county councils, after a tumultuous life, was killed by striking out the enacting clause. The committee on cities and t< >wns reported unanimously in favor of the bill providing for the elevation of railroad tracKs in the city of Fort Wayne, which was introduced by Senator Ulrey. The hill passed to second reading without opposition. A favorable report will bo made on the bill fixing the compensation of county assessors by the house commitee on fees and salaries. A s amended it will fix a mimnium of f3OO and a maximum of 11,200, with the exception of counties now pay ing more than that amount. The bill increasing the salary of township trustee from 12 to |3 per day will be reported favorably. A bill has been introduced which if pissed will increase rhe salary of county commissioners The new schedule gives Adams county |350; Biackford, |300; Wells <375; Jay 1450; Allen, <1,600; Huntington, >500; Randolph. 1425; and Delaware |650. The bill was introduced by Representative Shively, St. Joseph county. THE WHIST CLUB ————. * Enjoyed Another of Their Famous Stslons Last Night. The Whist club were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. R Moltz last evening, and every minute of the time was enjoyed by those present. Outside guests were Mrs. Hunt, of Winchester, and Mr. and Mrs. E. X Ehinger, Miss Rose Christen and W. A. Kuebler. A mix-up in scores caused a dispute that bordered upon a Russian riot for a time, being finally appealed to Judge Avocata Charles A. Dugan, who decided in favor of himself and Mrs. Hunt, and though vetoed by the club, Mr. Dugan clung tenaciously, yet modestly, to the hardearned honors. In reality,however. Mrs. Moltz and John 11. Heller radically made the high score.

AT WINONA Everyone Baty Getting Ready for Coming Season. The Winona Assembly and Summer school, Winona Like. Ind., will open its eleventh ssason with the meeting of the Presbyterian general assembly which convent s May 18. Although only midwinter. the park presents a lively appearance, as everyone is busy working out plans for the opening of the summer assembly and this great meeting. The big hotels and boarding houses are being generally overhauled, and put in order for the entertainment of the guests who are expected. The general assem blv will bring people from all parts of the country, and as Winona is centrally located and easily reached by railroads, a large attendance of ministers, laymen and visitors is looked so». Dr. C. 8. Dickey, secretary and general manager of this western Chautauqua, announces the opening of the mnrner scho< I July 3. The regular program beginning July 2. The faculty includes fifty instructors, giving gen nine college work in an atmosphere of Christian education. Among the prominent instructors are Pre. feasor C. D Althonse. Professor FrankC. Tilden. DePauw unive’sity; Professor D. D Hi Ines. Wa. bish college; Mrs. E A. Blaker. Indianapolis; Miss Ellen Iglehart, Chicago; Mrs. Jennie Rav. Ormsby. Fort Wayne; Professor H. M Hamill, Nashville. Tenn ; R>v. Dr. J. Wilbur, Chapman, New York; Miss Merioa Hoagland, In liinapilis; Dr C. H Eigenmann, Indiana university;Professor 8. B McQuown, Monmouth. 111. During the summer entertainments among the noted people to be heard from Winona’s platform will be S. Parks Cadman, well-known in literary circles; Ciptain Jack Crawford, the poet scout; Rev Dr. Frank Gnnsaulus, Chicago; the Rev. Dr. MacArthur, New York! Leon Vin eent William A Colledge. Dr John Pots, Canada; Rev. Dr R M Rus sell, Pittsburg; Nellie Peck Saunders, Dr. W. J. MoCaughn, Rev. Neil McPherson. WASTING WATER People Turn Faucets Open to Prevent Freezing Big Enttines at Station Pumped Steady all Last Night But Over Nine Feet of Water Taken From Cistern. The city officials desire to call the attention of the citizens of Decatur to the fact that there is a fearful waste of water by people allowing their hydrants or water faucets to run open during the entire night to prevent the same from freezing. This waste during the past week has been a heavy drain upon the supply cistern and during last night over nine feet of water was taken from the big cistern at the water works 'plant, which would prove most disastrous fire break out early in the morning. This amount of water wasted last night was done while the'engines were pumping, and the drain on the cistern was made faster than the engines could pump the water in. Out citizens thould ba m ire careful in this m it ter, as it is a heavy expense on the taxpayers and does their water pipes no more good than it would if they were left only opon enough to cause a tiny stream to run from them, as it is seldom a running stream will freeze. The citizens will have to take this matter in their own hands and use their own judgment, as their is no law to stop this extravagance if the city alien'd so desire.

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TRUANT OFFICER Commissioners Elected a Truant Officer John Malley. |r. Chosen for the Plat.— Johnloz Saloon Case Dismissed by Agreement. The county commissioners have elected a truant officer before adjourning, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Leonard W. Johnson. His successor will serve until Maj', when the truant officer is elected according to law. The question of how to till the vacancy has caused some discussion during the past few days, as the law which creates the office fails to state what course to pursue in nate of vacancy. The truant officer is elected annually by tie county trustees, but the law ssys that where special power is not given when an office is created, then vacancies shall be tilled by appointment by the board of commissioners. County Attorney C. J. Lutz gave his decision to that effect today and the board ehctel Jonn Magley. jr., f r the position. An ong those mentioned for the place were .lona than Burkhead, Jacob Magley, John Christen and L. N. Grandstaff. The Johnloz saloon case continu 'd today in the same routine as before, until about eleven o'clock when Attorney Devoss representing Mr. Johnloz, stated that as they seemed to be making no progress in reduc ing the list of remonstrators he was willing to agree to a dismissal of ttie case. This was agreeable to everyone concerned and the case was accordingly dropped. BROWNING FREE Schafer Scspret Given His Liberty— Ptrjury Cases. Bedford. Ind., Feb. 10—Deputy Prosecutor Fletcher today dismissed the charge against Elmer Brown ing who was held to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing jointly with Frank Evans, charged with the murder of Miss Sarah Schafer. The prisoner was at once released. The preliminary trial cf "Dude’' Cook and Jack Alton on charges of perjury, resulting from their tosti mony during the preliminary hear ing of Evans and Browning, came today and the defendants were granted a change of venue. "Dude’’ Cook will be heard Monday, February 27. Acton, who was unable to furnish bond, will appear to morrow afternoon. WANTS PARDON Does Mrs. VanLlew, of Van Wert, Who Killed Alice Hammel. Mrs. Emma Van Liow, of Van Wert, hwo was sent to the Colum bus penitentiary in October, 1900, for a term of ten years, for causing the death of Miss Alice Hammel, has applied for a pirdon, and her friends are assisting her on the grounds that she has suffered enough. She was the wife of a prominent Van Wert banker, who his since moved to California and engaged in the telephone business. Mrs. Van Liow became insanely, jealous of Miss Hammel! and throw vitrei in her face, which caused death after weeks of suffering. Xflqa 'T'l'lT'V'” ’l l 1 - ]’ito HUll W*s (pU Ir- 11 allt Vi .