Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 61, Decatur, Adams County, 23 March 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME 111

HENRY HOBROCR DEAD End of Useful Life Came This Morning

WAS WELL KNOWN Ex-County Commissioner and Life Long Citizen Os County—Had Been in Poor Health a Year—Stricken With Fatal Illness Just a Wetk Ago, A gloom was cast over the entire community this morning when the announcement was ma«le that Ex Connty Commissioner John Henry Hobroek, who resides on West Mon I toe street, had departed this life at six thirty o’clook this morning, as tsr an illness of over a year’s duration, daring which time he suffered from chronic Blight's disease of the I kidneys. The first symptoms of this dread disease beoarae evident about a year ago, at which time he was confined tn his bed lor several weeks, hovering between life and death, but by skillful nursing and ‘ treatment he passed the danger point and was able to be up ami about, still, howev*r, showing tlie effects of the disease. The last and fatal illness overtook him just a week agi, when he again oomplained of feeling bad and was oonflned to the house, and in a short time to his bed, being stizel with a high fever and suffering in the same manner as his former illness. Daring the last days of his illness be seemed to suffer no pain and lay as one merely resting, after a hard day ’s work, from whioh drowsiness he never returned to consciousness. John Henry Hobrook was born in Root township, Adams ounty, Indiana, on January 11. 18 43, where he resided wirh bis parents until he reached the age of twenty three years when he was united in | marriage to Miss Sophia Christian |at the St. Peters charoh in Root township by Rev. Fritzo. After his m image hi ciotinaed t> re side with his pvrents and had lead the life of a practical farmer at which he prospered. To Mr. and | Mrs H ibroik ware born eight chl'dren two of whom hive preceded thi father into the great beyond. Those surviving being Martin, who readies at Fort Wayne; Charles, who resides at Preble; August;, who resides at Hoag land; Theodore, who resides on the old homestead anil Elizabeth and William who resided in this city with their parents. On October tenth last Mr. Hobroek raovea from the old homestead to this oity, at the time purchasing the I property formerly owned by Mr. [Mason on Monroe street. In the year 1892 Mr. Hobrook made his jflrst debut before the public at [whioh time he consented to become a candidate fur county oomrnis[siouer and at the primary was notnjinated by the largest majority over [given a candidate from his ilistrlot, [and at the general election was [elected without upp isition, thus showing in what, high esteem he [Was held by his feiiowmen. During ibis service as ounty commissioner, whioh covered a period of Shree years he transacted, the business that oame before him in an

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honestjmanner, at all times looking to the best interests of the county, whioh he represented. His business methods were always to the pfint and his dealings with every one were fair and just. His puhlio career, although of short duration, made him many friends, not only through business rela tions, but socially, as well. Through the loss of Mr. Hobrook the family have lost a loving husband and father, - wh. >se earnest endeavor was to make his home the most pleasant I>lace on earth. In fact he was an ideal man whose every aotion bespake some note of simplicity ar.d honesty and whose simple life would be a model to follow. His smiling oountenanoe and cheery “good mornnig” will be sadly missed by those who knew him best, and his honest dealings with his feiiowmen, will long be cherished by those who had business relations with him. He was a member of the Bt. Peter’s ohnroh, and in its bahalf was an earnest and dovoted worker, being a Christian throughout and fully believing in the teachings of God. His acts of charity were many. The remanis will lie in state at I the residence on Monroe street unJ til Sunday afternoon at .wo o'olock, when a short service will be held und the remains then taken to the old homestead in Root towuship, where they will lie in state until Monday morning at ten o'clock, when the funeral services wilt bo held at the St. Peter's ohurch, of which he was a member, and interment made in the St. Peter's cemetery. COMMENCEMENT Exercises Held at Geneva Last Night Seven Yeung Ladier Finish Their High School Work—Splendid Exercises. Geneva, Ind., March 23—The seventh annual oonimenoement of the Geneva High Schools was heli at the Methodist ohuroh last night and was attended by a crowd that completely filled the spacious editioe. (juite a number of people from Deoatur, Portland, and other towns and oities were present. The class included seven young ladies, each of whom did her part in a pleasing manner. Miss Curie Church led the program, her subject being ‘'American Universities.” Miss Bertha Snow followed with “The City of Seven Hills;” Miss EiTie Reichedcffer, "Beyond the Alps Lies Beautiful Italy; Miss Bertha MoWhinney, "The Lamplighter,” Miss Jeanette ,Porter, “The Revival of JHandcraft,” Miss Sadie Miller, “The Rioe Problem. ” Miss Gone Suttm, "Cotton—lts Influence on History.” The occasion was one of most pleasant in Geneva’s s'hool history. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered last Sunday and the week has boon devoted to the usual commencement society everts.

DECATIINDIANA. THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 8:1. 1905.

DIDN’T GET HIM Will Wagner Dadgf jOfflcr rt Hat Probably Skipped. Deputy Sheriff Butler can.e homo last evening from [Hammond, Chicago and Racine, whore he was in search of Will Waguer, who is wanted here for horse stealing. He was unable to locate his man. who has no doubt got out of this part of the Oountry The police will keep up the search, however, and Wagner will havo to be dodging for several years if he escapes capture. His show never reached Racine, and is believed to have stranded in Chicago. Dallas says Racine is still enjoying the pleasures of winter, including good sleighing. WAR NEWS Another Attempt to Assassinate Official Czar Favors the Peace Idea and End of the Bloody War Believed to be Near. St. Petersburg, March 23. —At Dyinsk yesterday afternoon an attempt was made to assassinate Assistant Commissiontr of Police Degtereff. His assailant, who es oaped, fired several shots at Degter eff and wounded him in the head. St. Petersburg, Maroh 23.—12:33 a. m.—The party within the government which is urging the emiieror to indioate to Japan Russia’s willingness to end the war if a reasonable basis can be reaohed, as related in these dispatches on March 20, haß been greatly encouraged the last few days, and an actual pacific proposal may he just ahead. The subject has occupied mnoh of the attention of the oonferenoes at Tsarskkoe Sleo. Certain grand dukos, supported by General Sakhararoff, the minister of war; Admiral Avellan, the head of the admiralty, and what is known as the war party, are still bitterly opposed to the idea of poaoe under present circumstances bat with the excep tion of the ministers of war and marina, the emperor’ ministers, baoked by M- Witte, solidly favor this course, and the convincing arguments they offer are telling. OFFICIALS HERE Clover Leaf Men Were Here on Insperfion Trip. A speoi&l train conveying General Traftio Manager George 11. Ross, General Passenger Agent Walter rtoss, General Auditor W. D. Tucker, and General Superintendent P. H. Honlahan and other officials passed through the city today oil the Clover Leaf, the officials making a tour of inspection of the line between Fnink ort and Toledo. They were in this city only a few moments, looking over the depot and taking a squint at Agent Millet’s books. The spaoial arrived in this city at two o’clook.

IS IT MISTAKE? Attorney Colerick Says Case is Appealed Sends Word That the Execution Writ Against the City Must Have Been Issued Through an Error. There seems to be some kind of a misunderstanding or mistake eon cerning the Issuance of the writ of execution against the oity of Decatur in the George E. McKean case. The oity was repreented in this case by Attorney Henry Coleriok of Fort Wayne, who upon hearing tfce decision, gave notice that he would appeal same to the supreme court. His action was approved by the council here who sent him the J proper bond within the time limit and were duly notified that same had been filed. When Mr Colerick heard a few days ago that the writ had been issned he sent word here that there was some mistake, as the ease had been appealed and is now properly before the supreme court. Mr. Coleriok is an attorney whose ability is unquestioned and just why a writ of execution should be issued seems strange. The matter will be fully investigated within a few days and the mystery no doubt be unraveled. It is assured that some one has heoome twisted in a serious matter. Nevertheless, Sheriff Butler has prepared his notice and left same at this office for publication three times, at thfi end of which time, unless the judgment is paid or the writ re called he will levy on city property to oover same and will sell it at auction. HUMPTY-DUMPTY Tomorrow Evening's Show will Sparkle With Fan. Bright, exhileratig. sparkling, hilarrious Humpty Dumpty, which will lie seen at the Ojieitt House, Friday March 24. In all its gorgeous splendor, presented by one of the mi st oapable comparies that ever appeared iu pantomime, in this country, headed by the inimitable clown and comedian, Jas. Bonnelh, cne of ihe rnest notable laugh producers of the present day, will be be setn in the title role. This a production which will cer tainly appeal to everyone as it is rbe most complete and refined presentation of Mother Goose’s fairy legend ever given. The organization has appeared in nearly all the principal cities ai d the j present season is retaining the [ same favorable standing with the press and puhlio as during the past five years, since this elaborate riviva! was first produced, j The production is complete in 1 every particular with the blending i of tuneful musio, lively choruses, | novel dances, attractive marches and up to-ilate specialty features. The chorus and principals have been selected with the greatest care and nothing has been left undone on the part ot' the managers to give such a performance as will meet with the approval of the most oritioal and exacting. Humpty Dumpty is full of surprises laugnier reigns supreme throughout the performance and the many changes, brilliant eleotrical effects, beautiiful transformations and elaborate oostniuing with novel tricks and illusions, hold the audience in oontinual wonderment from the rise of the curtain to the fall. Seats should be seoured in advanoe as the prioes the present, season have been plaoed within the reach of all classes.

IS OVERDRAWN Billy Biodgfti's Account ol the Monroe Difficulties. W. H. Blodgett in the Ir.dianapol » News »ays that the recent fires of incendiary origin which have wiped out half of the business portion of Monroe. Adams oounty, were undoubtedly started as a warning to the temperance jieople to let tin- saloons and blind tigers in the place alone and prediots that Berne will have smiilar trouble. Monroe is a town of three hundred population yet it has just voted to incorporate as a town so that it cun have better fire protection. “There are in certain parts of Adams oounty,” says Mr. Blodgett, “sons of lawless men who are in the descendants of men who terrorized the oounty years ago when the G. R. & I. railroad was in its infancy and the railroad men all had to travel armed. These young men get drunk on the cheap liquor sold at Monroe and then oreate the disturlsances and something worse than the horning of small buildings will result if the lawlessness is not ourbel. B>me time ago a revival was started in the Methodist church at Monroe and the pastor. Riv. Spr*eae, was outspoken in his demands for stricter enforcement of the liquor laws. He was assisted by the good people of the community and they did some effective work, bnt one saloon and a blind tiger still remain. Now the worst element of the vioinity is believed to be trying to warn the temperance that they must drop the liquor fight. Anonymous letters have warned the people there that this was the cause of the fires of March 3 and March 13 and threatened tha* another fire would visit the town Sunday night. No fire ooca rred then, however, as the town was patrolled by armed men.” FOR A HOTEL Archie Hardison will Erect Three Story Block at Geneva. Geneva, Ind., March 23.—;Spe- j cial.)—A deal was consummated I here todav, whereby Archie Hardison, the well known oil man, purchased the old Heaston property, just east of the Grand Rapids depot, and known as the JHeaston hotel, and will at once tear down the old structure and build in its place a three story brick building, whioh will be used and converted into a modern hotel with all the latest appliances. Geneva has been in need of such a structure for some time, and the citizens are jubilant over the fact that Mr. Hardison will so build. LECTURE TONIGHT Dr. Bennett on Habits, Wise and Otherwise" at M. E. Church. The third leoturo in the oo urse at the Methodist church will be held at eight o’clock this evening, when Rev. Henry Warland Bennett, D. D. of Warsaw, Indiana, will address our people from the subjeot "Habits, Wise anil Otherwise.” Dr. Bennett is one of the most eloquent minister of Northern Indiana and his lecture will contain many truths, and spoken in such a manner that they will do you good. The admission is free and the church should bn packed to the doors tonight. You miss an intellectual treat if you fail to take advantage of this opportunity to hear Dr. Bennett.

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COURT NEWS Beatty Enters Appearance in Coffee's Case Damage Case Set for Trial—Other Civil and Probate Business of Today. Attorney A. P. Beatty has entered his appearance for all the defendants in the oa.se of the State ex el Henrv Hite, township trustee and the advisory board vs Timothy 8. Coffee and his bondsmen. Mary M. Stone vs,E. B Lenhart, administrator of the estate of Hannah Elzsy, claim allowed by agreement in sum of (42 to be paid out of estate. Ja.ues A. Rupell, jr., vs Wayne Oil company eta I, demurrer tiled to answer and sustained, exceptions by defendant. —o— Huber Mfg oompany vs Steve Longenberger et al, motion for order to operate property. —o — Z O. Lewellen et al vs Chicago A- Erie company, damages, SSOO, set for trial Wednesday, April 5. —o— James L. Wagner vs Pearl Wag ner, divorce, before R 8. Peterson a< special judge, demurrer to com plaint overruled, general denial supplemental answer and cross complaint filed, ruled against plaint ff to answer cross cob plaint. —o— John F. Tisron vs James N. Fristoe, motion for new trial tiled. The estate of William U. Church SSOO, has been docketed in probate court. WORD RECEIVED Remains of Albert Fuhrman to Arrive This Evening. Undertakers Gay & Zwiek received word at noon today announcing the fact that the remains of Al Fuhrman, who died a little over a week ago, at Phonix, Am<> na, of consumption, would arrive this afternoon at 4:40 o’clock over the Erie railroad fiom Chicago. The remains have been emorte for a week. The funeral services have not as yet been tut de and vw.i be announced seme limi this evening. The long delay has been of some annoyance to the family and friends, who have for the past three nays been expeoting the same on any train. The funeral announcement will be published tomorrow. Later—The funeral services will he held at 2:30 Friday ufternoon at M. E. church. Retains may be viewed this evening and tomorrow forenoon at the home og John Rex, north 9th street. VERDICT RETURNED Jury in Traction Company Case Assess Damages at $390. Portland, Ind., March 23.—The jury iu the case of The Fmt Wayne A- 'Springfield Traotion company vs A. J. Smith, condemnation proceedings, returned a vor diet at eleven o’olock this morn ing, after being out over twenty hours. They found Mr. Smith's damages to be $390. He had ask ed for SI2OO to settle.