Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 64, Decatur, Adams County, 27 March 1905 — Page 1

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DARING THIEF Stole Horse and Buggy Last Night Oscar FrlUlngtr Is Loser Offers Fifty Dollars Reward for Return of Outfit and Conviction of Thief, • 01 Fritzinger, anl broth i ’r, son* of,* >scar Fritzinger who live* near Mo unoath. drove to this city Sun day ramming ami hitched their a valuable three year-old, to the hitch rack in front of the Reformed church on Nor.h Third street. The boys went into church, and when they came out a half hour Inter saw a stranger driving away with their buggy. The theft was end of the' boldest evei oommitt «d here, for a number of people were in the neighborhood at the time, going and coming from church. The stranger had been notioed and even rep >rted to the police. but as he molested no one, was not arrested. He was tall and slender, about thirty-five years old, smooth face, wore dirty clothes and an old cap and looked like a tramp. Tbe theft was reported to Sheriff Butler this morning, who at once sent telephone calls and cards to all surrounding towns and cities, describing the outfit as follows: Bty mare, threo years old, wil weigh about 1200 pounds, both hind feet white; new harness, old bridle, rings on back band truss; about half rem h >ok broken est ; yellow running geared buggy, black body, light cloth trimming; plush robe, design of dog on robe, when taken buggy had boys’ light overcoat in. Twenty five dollars reward is offer eJ for the return of the outfit and the same amount for conviction of the thief. BIG ALIMONY Wells County Woman Demands Forty T ioussnd Dollars. A suit has in«t been filed for divorce in the Wells circuit court |at Bluffton that has attracted more thin the usual attention beoau’o of the prominence and wealth of the parties concerned. Mrs. Seßird Abshire files the complaint against her husband and alleges that he is the owner of nine hundred acres of land in Chester township. Wells county, valued at |so 000. and that he is the owner of other realty in Muncie. Bluffton, Hartford City and Keystone. She also alleges that he is possessed of personal propertv of the value of thirty thousand dollars, and she winds np her complaint with the demand for fifty thousand dollars as alimony. As grounds for the granting of the decree she alleges that he has refused to live with her for the last three years, during which time all that he has given her has been thirty p >nnd« of fresh bief, thirty pounds of pora, two bnshe's of potatoes. He also once g ivo her two dollars in money, remarking at the time that it was in payment for a shirt that she had given him for a Christmas present She alleges that in her ol 1 days, she has bec >me obese and heavy and that because of the same he took delight in referring to her in the presence of others as “Fifty.” All these things she characterizes as cruel aijd inhuman treatment. She also alleges that he falsely charged her with adultery. They have children but all are grown and married. They were divorced once before about six years ago, but remarried. Mock &_Sons are her attorneys.

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SERVICE DELAYED Western Union Put tint In Special Wire , For Dall) Democrat The United Press Ne va ass oblation began operation in Indiana this morning. This is a pres* service which will furnish the news of the world, while ifs fresh. Tae Dally Democrat has contracted for the service and expected to use same today, but were. «disapp anted be-, cause the tact of tliat .tfip Western Uuipa, who are contsmoting a special Jine for the purpose, have not I yet completed same. The line wil! I probably be ready for use by tomorrow or next day, when our j readers may epxeot a modern telegraph service. FUNERAL TODAY . « Services For Our Old Citizen Henry iiobrock Immense Throng of People Pav Last Token of Respect—Banks Closed. The funeral of Ex County Coni- ' missioner Henry Hobr >ck was hel i at the St. Peter’s Lutheran church in Root township, this morning, and was one of the largest ever held in the county. Many friends and relatives from here were in atten lI ance. Short services were held at the home on West M nroe street, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock and the body was then removed to the old Hobrock homestead in Rout township, where a son now lives. Many Is'autiful flowers were heaped about the casket and nothing was left undone that due love, ' I honor and respect might be shown the deceased, who for so many years has been one of our foremost citizens. lu respect for the ocoasion The First National Bank was closed all day, M-. Hobrock having been a director of this institution for seventeen years. The Old Adams County Bink was closed until noon. A PROGRAM The Ladles* Missionary Society to Meet. The Ladies' Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. Nettie Schrock Tuesday afternoon, to which all the ladies of the church and their I friends are cordially invited to attend. The following program will Ibe given: during the afternoon: Paper—Robert M iffat, Mrs A. Brittson; trio, Mesdames True, Patterson and Thomas ; Reading—- “ Ezra and M" and the Bmrds' Mrs. John Sohug; music, Miss Irene Sohirineyer; reception committee, Mesdatnes True, Patterson, L e and Miss Moses. Small Fire The fire alarm was sounded nt 1:30 o’clock this afternoon, the blaze bl ing located at the ho ne of .Toe Hower, South Eleventh stre. t The fire originated from sparks from tin engine. A few dollars will cover the loss, the flames being controlled before the I fire company arrived.

DECATUH, INDIANA, MONDAY EVENING, MAID II 27. 1905.

KNOWN HERE I ■ Mrs. W. C. Kern Dies at Her Western Home A Former Resident of Adams Count) and Known to Manv • People. The Park River (N. D.) Gazette, of March 17, gave thg following account of the death of Mrs. W. CKern. Mr Kern is a brother of Mrs. Howard Shackley of this city, and left here twenty-seven years ago: Our city was shocked by the news of the sudden death of Mrs. |W. C. Kern, one of Park River's most highly respected residents, on last Saturday afternoon at three o'clock For some days prei vion« Mrs. Kern had been suffering an attack of quinsy, but not until a serious change tor the worse ;on Friday evening did her friends ; entertain sea rs of any fatal results. The deceased was well known in this city and community and the ' news of her death has occasioned very keen regret. She was a woman of many estimable onalities who by her kindly assistance to every worthy undertaking won the esteem of all with whom she came in contact In her'death the Presbyteran church loses one of its most I faithful members. For years she had interested herself in the work of the Sabbath school and was also actively associated with the other organizations of the church. The i deceased was born in Medford, I Minn., Oct. 23, 1*59. her maiden i name being Mary Elinor Wilkins. At th“ age of twsntv-six she united in marriage with Wilson C. Kern Together with her husband, shortly after their marriage, they settled lin M'dford. this state, residing there until 1893, when they moved to this citv, where they made their home until the time of her death. She is survived by her husband and j one daughter, N tomi. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon at half past three and were in charge of the pastor, Rev. D. M. Mclntosh The large number of people filling the church to overflawing and the many beautiful flowe-s were expressive of the esteem in which the departed was held. The remains were taken to O vatonna. Minn., for interment on Monday afternoon and were accompanied by Mr. Kern and daughter. They have the svmpathyof the entire community in the hour of their bereavement. HIS STORY Fred Stivers Gives His Version of a Recent Affair Fred Solvers, whom Tom Woodruff claimed was the oauseof breaking his arm, called upon us today and told his story, which is entirely different from Woodruff’s theory of the accident. Seivers claims that Woodruff came into his place of business and remanded him to buy him (Woodruff) a drink, which Seivers refdsed to do, having had a prior order not to sell to Tom. This so enraged Woodruff that he jerked Sei vers from lhe chair in which he was sitting and tried to force him behind the bar. Seivers managed to get away from Tom ind in doing so gave Woodruff a push causing him to f ill to the floor, with the result of his arm being broken and dislocated.

’ FOR APRIL Rev. Hicks Gives Us his Usual Dose— Don't Get Fr (htened. A marked change to warmer with 1 corresponding fall of the barometer, will progressively para from west to east over the country during the I first two or three days of April. Indications of coming change and . storms will tie appirent, and these fore running indications will culmi j nate in storms of rains, wind and thunder, centering on and touching Monday and Tuesday, the 3rd and 4th. The period will end in change to much cooler with probable snow flurries northward, and cool to frosty nights will follow up to: about the 6th. The 7th and sth are central dates, on and touching with reactionary changes to storm , conditions will take plane. A reg-: ular Vulcan storm period extends from the 11th to the 15. There will be violent storms of rain with thunder, so that little or no inter mission of settled weather will fol-, low this period before the begin- r ning of another. The next storm period included* the 17th to the 20th inclusive The Eister All I moon on the celestial equator and in perigee are embransd in the 17th to the 19th. Very threatening electrical storms, violent and possibly tornadic in places, are possible at this time. These storms will break up into snow squalls over much of the country northward and be followed by several da vs of b] ak t > frostv weather. Ln’e -le-’t st irn s will vidt many sec i ins 0,0 and touching the 18th and 19th. The next regular storm period is centra] on the 24th, covering the 23rd to the 21th. The barometer will fall generally dnring the progress of this period and April showers will thicken into wider and heaviet thnnder storms. Change of fair and cooler will follow this period up tc the 29th. Oa the 29th and 30th reactionary storm conditions will return. April will end with much warmer weather. BASE BALL Team Being Organized in Decatur Will Have Strong Independent Club and Some Easy Games May be Expected. A most enthusiastic base ball meeting was held yesterday afternoon at tbe N. H. C. club rooms and a large crowd of bull players and fans were present and if this is any indication .of a successful season Decatur will witness one. The meeting was harmonious in every respect and a large number of canlidates expressed a willingness to try for positions on the team. I Tiiree capt dns we»e eleoto t yester day to preside over the destiny of the.team who will have charge of the different depirtments of the game. D-Vinney, who will coach the outfield, F Peterson the infield til’d (). France the battery and un dir the supervision of these three men a strong team should be ohos en. The t 'am decided to procure new uniforms, the color of which nas not been decided upon, but they wil] be attractive. Arrangements are being mt.de with Mr. Steele concerning the park, which will ut once be put into shape ready for the spring practice, which will bo called in u few days. Another meeting will be held Wed uesday evening at which time officers for the team will be chosen.

COURT NEWS < J Guardianship Case Heard Today Tne Usual Grist of Civil and Probate Business Transacted Refer; Judge Erwin.’ The paternity case entitled State i ex rel Bessie Chronister vs Otto j Daniels, has been transferred from the.criminal to the civil ifcictet. —O— Henry Dolch vs Board of County Commissioners, C. J. Lutz entered j his appearance for the defendants and filed a demurrer to the complaint. —o—,Thnß. Bowers et al vs Charley, Mamma, suit on t>) n )te, default, I judgement for |’>2 35. —o— Anna Williams vs Nebraska Mathewson, suit on account, of ♦2OO, reply tiled, answer and set off tiled. —c— George Jacobs vs O is J. Riley, jietition to app 'int guardian fur defendant, who though twenty three years old looks to be about ten, and who is alleged to be of unsound mini. He has about 13700. Evidence was heard in the case and Judge Er win has it under advisement. He will probably appoint a guardian. •—— Calvin Miller vs George E. McKean, note, separate answers by McKean and wife, rule to reply. —o — Charles Letcbem et al vs South Bend Petroleum company, demurrer overruled. —o— Henry Kinney vs Toledo, St Louis A- Western railroad company, motion for new trial filed. —o — Susan E. Emenhiser vs William E neahiser, divorce and alimony, cause dismissed and costs p.iid. —o— Mrs. T. Wagironer was appointed administratrix with will annexed of the estate of Perry McDaniel, and the will was probated. —u — Junies L. Gay was appointed administrator of the estate of Jesse A. Fuhtman, and filed his bond. —o— Bart France is doing some practice work in court and will likely receive the appointment us official court reporter. FOUR AFFIDAVITS Mrs. Jesse Anderson After Saloon Keepers Mrs. Jesse Anderson mud!’ a raid on several saloons yesterday, and as a consequence filed affidavits against Matthias Schafer, Charles D. Murray, Chris Boknecht and Fred Seivers, this morning so- selling liquor on Sunday. Tim men will have a hearit g before Mayor Coffee nt seven o’clock this evening. TO INITIATE Geneva Canoidites to fak? Royal Arch Drafts.

The R ivul Arch Masons will meet ut taeir ball Weinesflay afternoon at four o’clock and Wednesday night nt seven o’clock to confer the excellent master and Royal Arch degrees upon candidates from Ge neva. A good time is assured and overv member is requested to attend.

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SUNDAY DINNER The Burt Housr Served a Good One Yesterday. The Burt H suse dinner last evening was one of the best ever served at that p pular hostelry, and Landlord Humphreis added to his reputation among the local patrons of the Burt. The service was excellent, and should these Sunday dinners ooutinue to be a feature, they will grow quite p pillar among a large per cent, of the Decatur p ipIllation. The Me l ami True orchestra han led out some of their finest selections and aguin demonstrated that they played good music and piayed that well. WAR NEWS Kuropatkin Fore Saw the Present Crisis Made a Report of the Probable OutCome to Emperor Nicholas Three Years Ago. St. Petersburg, March 27 —12:10 a. m.—Prince Ouktomsky’s new piper, Diwn, has unearthed a remarkable report made by General Kuropatkin to Emperor Nicholas in the fall of 1903, in which the then war minister expressed tbe opinion that the Yalu concession was sure to induce wur in the far east and took un optimistic view of Russia’s ability to oopj with Japan on land and sea, but expressed forebodings that the triple alliance might take advantage of the struggle to threaten Russia i n the west while Great Britain brought matters to a climax with the Afghans. Tbe whole tenor of the memorandum indicates th it danger on the European frontier loomed large in the war minister's calculations and creates the presumption that he was chary about dispatching heavy re-inforoements to the tront until Emperor William's assurances, given at the “billiard game” conference removed the threat as to western frontier. ~ NEW CIRCUIT Wells County Methodists to Pc. lion Conference.

I Bluffton, Ind.. March 27.—At thi . meeting of the annual northern Indiana conference of the M E. j church, in Portland, in April, a . petition wilt be presented by the joangreagtion in thi' city and by tie cingreg’itions of the Poneto Circuit asking that in u new circuit be established in Wells I county. The proposition to le i made for a new circuit is that three sm ill now churches be oom bined into a new circuit of five charges which will include si <» two charges now on the Poneto circuit, namely the Bethel and the Prairie churches. This will leave on the Poneto circuit the Poneto, Reiftsburg and tiio Air Line churches.