Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 145, Decatur, Adams County, 29 June 1905 — Page 1

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SAMUEL DUTCHER KILLED Met Instant Death in Runaway This Morning

| NECK BROKEN 1 I Team Hitched to Wagon I Ran Away in Field Mr. Dutcher Struck by Ipright Ladder. Burled from Rack. His Head Crashed. I One of the most appillinj acoi II dents that has occurred in Adams I county in recent years, happened [ I thia morning, at 10:15 o'clock, I I when Samuel L. Dutcher, one of I the most respected citizens of the I village of Monmouth, two and one I half miles north of this city, was I instantly killed inn runaway Mr I Dutcher, together with his little a son, Alonzo, and a neighbor boy, a by the name of Kirt Fritzinger. 1 went to his hay field early this I I morning to cut hay and haul it into I the barn. The field was located 1 just across the road west from Mr i 1 Dutcher's home Several loads had ■ been cut, gathered up and hauled I tu the barn, and the team which ■ ho was driving, a beautiful team I of iron grays of four year olds, had fl h»en performing like veterans At fl ten o’clock, however when the ~ec I ond load had l>een deposited in > ■ the barn and the return trip to the fl t u ld was being made, tbe team I took fright at a hay tedder and Mr Dutcher seemingly lost control of II animals, and they went at a M maddening pace over the field. ■ Alonzo, the young son of Mr ■ Dutcher, was on the wagon at the I ■ time, and as the team neared the II rear of the field' the wagon struck Ila stump. The upright ladder in ■ front on the hay rack fell lui'i and | S struck Mr. Dutcher with an awful I I force full in the face and forehead : ■ lie was undoubtedly rendered un flo luscious by this blow and perhaps {■had received his death wound when ■ struck. He sank to the floor of the ■ hayrack, and as the team took a ■sudden turn the wagon wa- upset ■and he was hurled ten feet in adflvanoe of the rack, which had fallen ■< !1 when the wagon swerved, ■-Alonzo in the meantime had jump|B<’ 1 and after seeing the upright (■strike his father, hastened toward ifltae house to tell his mother ami inters. Cal Kunkle, a neighbor, iflwurried over and! at. the first he saw that Mr Dutcher Bwas dead, and walked back across field and stopped Mrs Dutcher the girls who were going to ■ heir father’s assistance. Mr. broke the news to the ■amily as gently as possible and them back to the house. He | ■hen telephoned to this ci*y for: Hmmediately hastened to the secne by a Democrat report and an examination wrs taken of ■he remains. During the course | [■l this examination it was found I Bhat Mr. Dutcher’s neck had been (Broken and that the forehead was in. A piece of bone the of a dollar was knocked oat his right eye. The same blow |Biat did this also knocked the right out of its Socket. Tbe remains j

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were carefully removed and taken to the house, where they were prepared for the casket. Alonso, tbe little »>n who was with his ' father, is about ten years of age, and is a bright little fellow. When asked concerning what be krew about the accident and wbat be saw. he told his pitiful story between sobs of bitter grief and a .tl ood of tsars In part he stated: “Father and I were the only ones on the wagon when we started through tbe field. We had gone l only about ten rods wh-n th« team | took fright at the hay tedder. Father did all in his power to keep the team under control, but could do nothing As we neared the back of the held tbe wagon struck a stump and it was at this time the upright ladder on the hay rack flew back, striking papa full in the face I junqied from the wagon, and as I did the team turned, throwing tbe rack and father to the ground. Papa was thrown a good deal further than the rack. I was so scared that I hurried l>aok to the house to I tell mamma and sisters, and met them coming to the field. We were met by Mr. Kunkle and the newsof papa's death told us that being the first I knew of his death. Myonly thought was t int he was badlyjhurt.” Without doubt from the extent of the injuries Mr. Dutcher received and the position he was found in by Mr. Kunkle, death was instantaneous and he never suffered any pain whatever, as his neck was broken by the first blow When found by Mr. Kunkle he was lying on his stomach and face, ! apparently asleep, and when the undertakers arrived and he was turned he presented a ghastly appearance. The only injuries so far found were about the head, which was in a terribly bruised and battered condition. Mr. Dutcher was fifty-five years of age, having been j born and raised in Adams county. ; Eight years ago he moved to his present home, the Dor win farm, where he has been following the vocation of a farmer. He was a hard working man and had mads a success of life, and han I just reached tbe point in his career where he was about to retire from the farm and live the remainder of his days in peace and quiet. He was beloved by al) his neighbors and made many friends wherpver he went, being weli known in this oity and surrounding towns. His family, which is composed cf his wife, three daughters and two sons are grief stricken over the sadden 'affair, and are unable to understand the why this calamity should befall them. His son, John D. is at present at B.ootnington attending school, and was today noon notified of bis father's sudden death. The funeral aardngementj have not beenmade.the tamily being too grief | stricken to collect themselves for the details which will be announced | tomorrow. The family is composed jof Mrs. Dutcher. John D , Fannie, Blanch, Agnes .and JAlonzo, Tney have the heartfelt sympathy of I the entire oommunitv, and willing j friends are comforting them. ANOTHER WRECK Pennsylvania Flyer Ditched at Atwater, Ohio. Special Telegram To The Democrat Atwater, 0., June 29—The Pennsylvania flyer, Cleveland to Pittsburg, was wrecks 1 her e today. The engineer was killed and fifteen i passenger.* badly it jure I. Tue engine rolled over four times. I

DEUATU4. INDIANA, Till KSDAY EVENING, JUNE 29.

AMERICAN YACHTS In the German Rejetta at Kiel - Opens Today. By United Praaa News Aaaoclatlon. Kiel, June 29—Never before has there been gathered so many Amer, loan yachts in Herman waters as are assembled here for the annual regatta which began today. Nearly all of tne American yaohts that took part in the recent race across the Atlantio.for the emperor's cup are here and in addition there are the North Star, belonging to Cornelius Vanderbilt, and a number of others. Mrs Robert Goelet’s yacht, Nahma, is here withJCharlemagne Towel, the American ambassador, and Mrs. Tower as guests Emperor William, since his arrival here, has pud marked attention to Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, and also to other notable Americans At the close of the regatta the emperor is to *gi ,ea banquet aboard the imperial ; yacht to which a number of Americans have been invited. I TO REMAIN HERE H. H. Bremerkamp Will ! Build New Mill To Beßin at Once and Will Rush it to Completion-Home From - Oklahoma. Henry Bremerkamp returned from Girbsr, Oklahoma, last evening. and this morning was busy arranging for the completion of his plans for building a new and modern flouring mill here. He began arrangements of this kind last spring and even had the plans drawn, when he secured the proposition at Garber and decided to investigate. He secured an option on the mill there, and with his sons, Otto and Raymond, has been in that country fur several weeks looking over the field. The wheat crop there has been ruined by 1 bugs and the prices are too high I for a mill to make money. Mr. Bremerkamp also states that he ; doesn’t like the country as well ns he does Decatur, though there are great opportunities there for young men. He says the town reminded him of Decatur forty years ago, I being without modern facilities of any kind and only one train a day, jit be‘ng due when ever it arrived. Otto Bremerkamp is at Watonga, Oklahoma, where he is managing an elevator. Mr. Bremerkamp said he would rush his new elevator to completion as soon as possible. willjmprove Chicago & Eastern Railroad Bonded for Millions. By United Presa News Association. Chicago, June 29—The directors' proposition to make a new issue of bonds amounting to 155,000,000 was submitted to the stockholders of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad at a special meeting today, an d it is expected favorable action will be taken. Os the proposed bonds 134,620,000 will be used to retire the existing indebtedness in bonds by mortgages to run fifty years at four per cent. Tne remainder of the funds will be used for improvements, including a new double tracked line between Chicago and S’. Louis. Harvard Wins. Speclil Telegram To The Democrat New London, J une 29—Harvard won the four oar race from Yale today. Kii—

WAS CAPTURED Clarence Holthouse Arrested at Indianapolis Deserted From Jefferson Barracks-Was Turned Over to the Federal Officers. While Clarence Holthouse. a young mart from Decatur, Ind , was making a record juggling sandwiches and other articles behind a lunch counter at the fair grounds. Detectives Gerber and Trimjie arrested him on tbe charge of being a fugitive. Patrolman Birmfuhrer heard Holthouse was wanted and when he ascertained that the young man could be found at the race track he informed the detectives. The polios say Holtbouse cashed a number of worthless checks in ' Decatur and other towns. The 1 prisoner saiu this was not the truth and that he was wanted as a deserter from the regular army. He said he 'enlisted at Lima, 0., last December and deserted Jfrom Jefferson barracks, Missouri, for the reason that he had been ordered to the Philippines. He did not anticipate any trouble, be ■•aid, liecause he had enlisted under the fictitious name of Marvin | Johnson. Holtbouse said his father i« a well known merchant of Decatur. —Indianapilis News. Clarence Holthouse is a son of J. B Holthouse of this city. He enlisted in the army last fall, leaving several bad checks here. He deserted about two months ago, and word was immediately sent to the officers here, stating also that he was wanted by the civil authorities at Bt. Louis. Clarence has been in Indianapolis for sometime, and recently wrote to an acquaintance here for money. Marshal Green heard of his location and went to Indianapolis last Thursday. He remained several days, but was unable to locate his man. He came back Bunday and returned to the city Tuesday and was instrumental in landing the deserter. Clarence had been working at the fair grounds under the name of Lawrence J. Overholtz and roomed at 37 N Illinois street. When arrested he said his name was Jones. He was turned over to the federal officers and will be taken back to the Jefferson barracks and will probably have to serve a seven year enlistment at the government pris - on barracks at Leavenworth. The young man comes from one of our best families and this event is deeply deplored by their friends. SURPRISE PARTY Mrs. Ed Phillips Informed of Her Birthday by Friends. A surprise party was given last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phillips, in honor of Mrs. Phillips, yesterday being het birthday. The surprise had been neatly planned by Mr. Phillips, who in some manner contrived an ex ouse to get his wife up street, and while she was gone the Rathbone Sisters of which lodge Mrs. Phillips is a member, gathered at the home and were awaiting to greet Mrs. Phillips on her return. The surprise was complete and successful in every respect. Numerous games and other amusements were indulged in and an enjoyable time had. Refreshments were served and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing Mis. Phillips many more such happy events and. also, presented her a beautiful decorated set of China ware* consisting of a cream pitcher, sugar bowl and cake dish.

OPTIONS TO BE CLOSED Clover Leaf Will Buy Lands at Once

TO RICHMOND Sylvester Hill Taken to the Asylum Today. Deputy SheriffJDallas Butler left this afternoon for Richmond, having in charge Sylvester Hill, whom be will place in the East Haven insane hospital. Hill is a former Pleasant Mills man, where he lived until about a year and a half ago, when be became effected with a brain trouble, which finally caused him to become insane. He was taken to the county infirmary, where he has since lived. At times he is perfectly rational, but at others be bocomes wild, and for ten divs pist has been worse than usual. He was declared insane last Saturday. He is a quiet, industrious citizen when well, and his friends hope he will return home restored to his usual health in mind and body. WAR NEWS Terrible Riots Break Loose Again Awful Scenes at Odessa where Over Three Hundred were Killed Last Ni^ht.—Government in Panic. Special Teleg-am To The Democrat Odessa, June 29—Riotous scenes, terrible beyond description, are occurring here. Daring the night more than three tundred police and citizens were killed. Tne Knitff Potimkine. a battleship in charge of mutineers who killed their officers, also tired on the. city this morning, causing untold destruction and great loss of life. Striking wharfmen have set tire to Russian and other foreign ships in the barbor and these with the whole w harf are burning. Martial law bus been declared and troops are being rushed here from Moscow. By United Preae News Association. St. Petersburg, June 29—The government is in a panic over the affairs at Odessa. Admiral Avel lan has l>een summoned to St. Pet ersburg to discuss the situation with the czar. It is feared the army will join the mutineers. The wires have been cut and further information today is impossible. By United Press News Association. Lodz, June 29—General Marrunsoff, martial law governor of Lodz, was dragged from his carriage today and brutally assaulted by rioters. It appears the troops are also in open rebellion. The utmost terror reigns. By United Prese News Association. Bt. Peteisburg, June 29—A plot has l>een uncovered by the royal guards, of an attempt to assassinate Grand Duxe Vladmir. President Arrives. By United Press News Association. Oyster Bay. June 29—The president arrived this morning in his yacht, Sylph, und was immediately driven to Sagamore Hill.

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OFFICIALS MET President Shonts Orders Options Taken Ip Time Limit on Them Expires SoonGood Work of Commercial Club Committee. By United Press News Association. TOLEDO. OHIO. JUNE 29. At a conference by President Shontz, General attorney Clarence Brown, other officials and representati7eß from Decatur, Indiana, it was decided to take up the option on the land at Decatur at once and arrangements are being completed whereby this will be dorn by Saturday. The above message tells its own story and will be gla 1 news sot every citizen, as it means the final step prior to the actual beginning of work on the new division improvements here, to which we have all looked forward for a year past. The hour bad come to act, however, and bad ii not been for the pro. gressiveness ot the Commercial club committee it is likely that the deal would have been at least p Mpuned indefinitely. The options on the lands which were secured six months ago, all expire between July Ist and Bth. As that time drew nearer and the Glover Leaf people took no action, the Decatur people l»egan to fear the matter had been dropped or overlooked. Ten days ago. a committee consisting of H. R. Moltz and L G Effingham went to Toledo to consult the otticials. Ptesident SUontz his been absent from Toledo for sometime, and the matter had been lying dormant. When they understood the importance of actins at onoe, the officials in charge, began to stir things. General Manager George H. Boss was communicated with, and after a telegraph correspondence of more or less importance, the committee yesterday received the following message: Bjston, Mass., June 28, 1905. Your wire of yesterday forwarded here. Mr. Shonts, our president, bus instructed our general attorney to protect our interests at Decatur. In the meantime President Shonts has arrived at Toledo, and last evening he telegraphed Attorney C. J. Lutz to meet him and Attorney Brown at Toledo today, for the purpose of closing the negotiations for the land. Tae telegram, which heads this article tells the result. Mi. Shonts is greatly interested in making Decatur a division point and had he bien at home the work would no doubt have been well under way before this time. As it is the general belief is that he will rush things along now to make up for the delay. At least his sincerity is proven by his decisive action on this question of options.