Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 192, Decatur, Adams County, 24 August 1905 — Page 1

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" (BARKLEY REUNION I i ( '■Annual Event Held at ( Steele’s Park Today Mil BlHore than One Hundred and Fifty I I Indulge in the Days' Pleasure.—The I Dinner was a Feast. ■ I T > lay was Birkley day, and Hrii' large family which extends IKov.-r several states, making the IKij-t ->f it at Steele s park by hold|(n. their annual family reunion IK'lie event this yoar was without ■(doubt the banner one that this - a nitly has yet held, as more Bark |(,.y blood was present than for past This was the fourth |(.., r .>f this association and a- eac h rolls around the family pride and each ami everyone a special effort to be in iance One hundred and titty ■ (were tue number that registered ■lor dinner today There were ■(eckleys of all ages and Sizes at Khe park, the oldest being Samimi who has reached his sev ■enty ninth birthday, and who still ,>ears hale and hearty His |(b me is at Pioneer, Ohio Next m ■Kino comes Peter Barkley, aged ■seventy-tour, who hails from |(\\ o-ter Ohio, and from seventy■(nine the age' run d >wn t children are but a few weeks old. ■ event will no doubt be long _ and the older ones |(> ned to be enjoying the occasi in |( the utmost, talking of past I (events and old times and in other I (wavs passing away the time At {(twelve o’clock sharp the entire I (cr wd was seated at a table that I (extended the entire length of the | (>■ acious grand stand. Peter Baik j (ley was called upon to invoke the I Kiv ue blessing, after which every (one was supposed to eat until they (c mid hold no more, and none J to need a second invitation ! . that could be heard for the next (half hour was the clatter of knives (knd forks as they carved into the | (good things to eat; in fact so much (was spread on the table that it (groaned and creaked under the | (heavy load, but after the dinner I (was over it presented a different jMsppearance and a tramp would I (lure had a hard time finding a I (mouthful. During the noon meal I(a vote was taken as to who were I (the handsomest men seated at the I (table, and the vote resulted unan |(mous in favor of Tom Reed and I (George Steele, and they were | (rvirded first prizes. Toe reunion I (lasted all afternoon, the day being I in numerous pastimes, and a late hour the guests prepared their departure, wishing each [(other the best of health and their ((appearance at the reunion in next &(vear. The out of town guests (present were Mrs. Lillie Ridenour (of Ostrander, Wash; Mr and Mrs |(e. & Grimsley, Bay City, Mich ; | (Wesley Barkley, Wooster. O . and |(Kate Dustin. Pioneer, Ohio ( COURTNEWS ■A New Case Filed and Two Marriage Licenses Issued. I Attorney 8. A. M. Butcher filed I (a new case in court this morning, I (entitled Charles Riecheldeffer vs I (The Corkleg Oil company. The I (plaintiff was formerly an employe I (of the company, and claims they I (owe him. He asks judgment for |« 225 - j A marriage license was granted I (to Wilbur H. Alexander of Van I ( Wert county, Ohio and Miss Edith II E- Cowan. Also one to Walther I ( Milroy of Wells county and Rosa II Arnold of near Peterson.

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AT CARDS Mesdames Hyland, Crawford and Kueblcr Entertain. Among the delightful society events of the summer was a oard party given yesterday afternoon by the Mesdames P J. Hyland, Frank Crawford and W. H Kuebler. at the latter's home on Monroe afreet The event was in honor of Mrs J. H. Spies of Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Schsbacker, of Chicago. The hour* were happy ones, and the occasion one of those kind one regrets is past At progressive pedro high prizes were award#! to Mrs. James Niblick and U. Dein. inger Second prizes to Mrs. Charles Voglewede and Mrs. O. Snellen, while theconsolations went to Mrs. J. B Meibers and Mrs. Sneider of Fort Wayne. Abi t fifty gueds were present, and each thoroughly enjoyed the delicious refreshments.

HE GOT HIM Dallas Butler Chased a Crooked Horse Trader After an all Day Run the Officer Landed His Man in a Fort Wayne Saloon. William Franke, a Fort Wayne horse trader, gave Deputy Sheriff Dallas Butler a long chase yester dav, but was finally landed in jail here on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Franke, who is known all through this country, went to Monroeville a few days ago and sold Benjamin Allegar, a restaruant man a horse, guaranteeing him to be sound and gentle. The first titre Allegar attempted to hitch up his new speed er, the animal kicked everything in sight into kindling wood. Allegar realized he had been gold-brioked, and started on the trail of Franke, who be located here yesterday morning. He filed an attdavit in 'Squire Smith's court against the horse trader, and Deputy Butler started after him. In the mean time Franke had left town and Dallas followed him all day, finally arresting him in a Fort Wayne saloon at six o'clock last evening, arriving here about midnight. After a night[ in jail Franke weakened, and this morning paid the costs, re turned the money to Allegar and got his “Maud” back, the case being dismissed serioUTrunaway Henry Hoppel and Phil Summers had Lucky Escape. Henry Hoppel and Philip Summers of Blue Creek township, participated in a serious looking runaway at noon today. They had started home and were driving south on Mercer street. When near the Chicago & Erie railway a train dashed pist frightening the horse which whirled and started north along the sidewalk. The buggy was dashed against several trees, finally going into a big tree in the yard of Mrs. Jacob Yager. The men were thrown out. Mr. Hoppel alighted first and Mr. Summers landed on top of him. Hoppel was quite badly bruised and received several bad cuts, but no bones were broken. He was carried into Tom Teeple’s home and Dr. McMillen called, who dressed the wounds and Mr. Hoppel was able to go home this afternoon. The buggy, almost a new one, was completely demolished. How the men escaped as luckily as they did is almost a miracle.

DECATUR, INDIANA, Till RSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 1905.

A RECEPTION Given for Rev. Eberle Last Night K. of C. Rooms Scene of a Delightful Occasion.- Entertainment and Dance. Rev Lawrence A Eberle, the popular young priest, who leaves Decatur with<n a few days to take charge of the Catholic church at Portland, was the guest of honor at a reception given by the Knights of Columbus at their hall last evening. The occasion was one of those happy ones that cling for years to one's memory, and was attended by several hundred people. The evening's entertainment was opened by Father Wilken, who in his pleasant manner presented Father Eberle with a purse containing (200 in cash, the gift of friends who appreciate Father Eiierle’s earnest work while here. Rev. Eberle responded in away that left no dou K ‘ as to his appreciation. The following program was then rendered: Vocal Solo, Louis Holthonse accompanied by Miss May Niblickpiano, and Anthony Holthouse, violin; talk by Father Glaudentius; piano solo, John Wemboff; vocal solo. Miss May Niblick; talk by Mayor D. D Coffee; vocal solo, Miss Clara Terveer ; duet. Celesta and Leo Kintz.; vocal solo, Miss Katie Mylott. After this part of the program the young folks in dulged in dancing and the even ing was in every way a happy one. Refreshments were’ served. LOOKS LIKETEACE Envoys are Communicating with Their Government. ■y Unltsd Press News Association. Portsmouth, August 24—A secret meeting of the envoys was held in their rooms today where they are busy maxing final presentation of the situation to their government. This afternoon long cable messages were started for Tokio and St. Petersburg The very fact of the delay seems to put hopes in all here of ultimate peace. By United Press Newt Association. St. Petersburg, August 24—The foreign office announces excellent peace prospects. Embassador Meyer is making daily calls on the czar, and it is believed that something is sure to come from his efforts. Jingo papers continue in their tirades on Roosevelt.

MANY EXPOSED Illinois Town Afraid of Yellow Fever Epidemic. Special Telegram To The Democrat Brownsville, 111-, August 24— With over 300 laborers here exposed to contagion by a negro who admits he came from the fever infected district at Shrevesport, Lu., and who lies critically ill at a camp here, the people of Brownville fear a .yellow fever epidemic, and have instituted a strict quarantine Lawyer Arrested. Sy United Press News Association. Muncie, Ind., August 24-C- A. Tauckingbaugh, a prominent at torney, and a candidate for mayor, was arrested today by United States Marshal Boyd on a charge of violating the postal laws in the settlement of an estate. He gave bond and was released.

RARE OCCURENCE This Year has Fifty-Three Sundays.— Event of Life Time. Did you knew that we are going to have fifty-thtee Sundays this year ? Well, we are, and it won’t happen again in one hundred and ten years, so you will probably never have the opportunity to have fifty-three Mondays rest again all in one year You can utilize this extra Sunday in attending church tn the morning, go home and eat a good dinner and then sleep until two o'clock; having awakened you can don your linen suit and take in the ball game at the park After returning from the game there will be an hour before supper in which , you oan read the scriptures, feed j the chickens and give the two year | old colt his next lesson in the process of breaking. Time will still be left for [kicking the pup across I the barn yard for .‘basing the calves. After a light supper made |of veal loaf, potato salad and mince pie. you oan put <>n your ! best bib and tucker and spend the , remainder of the peaceful dav with 'your girl until Monday morning. Don’t forget to take advantage of this opportune day, for one hundred and ten years from this date you will probably be paying the penalty for enjoying the pleasures of the method in which you chose to spend the sxtra Sunday GREAT PROGRAM For Lafayette Reunion Next Week Boys of the 160th will Have the Time of Their Lives.- Boat Races, Sham Battle and Baloon Ascesion. The Lafayette Duly Courier said, last evening; At a meeting of the committees last evening the pro gram for the reunion was completed. It now stands as follows: Wednesday, August 30—9 to 12 a. m., reception at depots, registration at O. P. Lee camp head quarters and issuance of badges and souvenirs; 12 to l,p. m., dinner to visiting veterans at Columbian hall, served bv Ladies of the G. A. R and W. R. C 1 p m., band concert on the public square; 2 p. m., parade of 160th regiment, headed by platoon of police and G. A R 3 p. m., business meeting in superior court room, court house, band concert onthe public square; 3:30 p. m., baloon ascension on market space; 4:03 p. in., canoe and swimming races in Wabash river at Mam street bridge; ' p. m., Jilluminated parade of canoes, boats and launches in Wabash river; 8:15 p. in , sham battle in Martin bottom lands; 9:15 p. tn., grana display of fireworks. Thursday, August 31— 9 to 12. a tn., trolley ride to Soldiers’ home, Tecumseh Trail Purdue uni versify; 1 p. m., band concert on the public square; 2 p. m., baloon ascension from market space; 2:30 p m., run of fire department; 3p. m., band concert on the public square; Bp. m., campfire at Tecumseh Trail. Music, band; invocation, Rev. M. J. Byrne; song, Rheinberger quartette; introduction of speaker, Dr. J. 8. Morrison; address, Hon. Daniel E. Storms; vocal solo, Edward W. Frank; address, Hon. Will E. English, commander U. S. W. V.; song, Rheinberger quartette; short talks; “America,” audience

GENEVA NEWS Automobile on Fire Causes Excitement An Explosion Which Mi<ht Havt Resulted Seriously was Narrowly Averted. Geneva, Ind., August 24—Geneva as far as news is concerned, was very quiet yesterday, and Otis Jaday was the only man good enough |to relieve the monotony and even then he spilled a great deal of praise for himself by saying that he "didn't mean to do it.” Otis has an automobile which he oan run about once a week, and then coax for several days before it runs again. He keep* it at one of the livery stables, and yesterday was the running day He started out about nine o’clock in the morning, and had gone about fifty feet when he found the danged sinner was afire, and that the fire was too close to the gasoline tank for comfort. He stopped the machine right on the Main street and soon there were a dozen people trying to see how much water they could throw on th*> machine, but their efforts would have been in r vain had not Dr. A spy secured a chemical appar atus, which soon put the blaze out. There were a number of badly frightened people around the scene for awhile, and they could well have been frightened, for had the gasolino explod’d it might have caused untold damage. The condition of Wilson Shepherd, who. it was feared, was on the verge us a typhiod fever seige. is some better, and the attending physician reports that all danger of fever has been removed and that Mr. Snapberd is greatly improved. He was able to be out tiday, and expected to go to Decatur. HAD A ROW

Bluffton Wins Another of Her “True Sport” Games Bluffton, the home of “true sport,” the town where they talk more about other teams and win less games of ball on their merit than any place in the world won (?) from Lebanon yesterday by a score of four to two. A traveling man who saw the game says there was considerable cash up and Bluffton had to steal the game to win. After some effort in that direction the score stood two to two. Blufftcn was at bat and had two mon on bases, one each on second and third. When the pitcher delivered the ball the man on third ran for the plate The catcher put him out a mile, but the umpire called him safe, saying the catcher had interfered with the batter In the argument which followed the man on second scored and Bluffton now claims a great victory. They should have telegraphed Knoff to send the red belt home, but seem to have overlooked that bet. ANOTHER RESPITE - John Hock Secures New Lease on Life. By Unltsd Press News Aaeocletlon. Chicago, August 24—Johann Hoch today received a new lease on life when the supreme court by Justice MoGrunder granted a writ of super cedes. Hoch's case will now be taken up in highest court in Illinois, and no decision can be made until October. He was to have been hanged tomorrow.

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A SLUMBER PARTY Preceeded and Followed by Delightful Entertainment. Miss Georgia Miller last evening delightfully entertained a number of her lady friends at her home on Winchester street in honor of Miss Opal Crawford of Marion. Ind The evening was spent in dancing, singing and serenading, and at a late hour the entire party adjourned to the homo of Miss Mane Beery where they were entertained at a slumlier party Early this morning the festivities were continued, when the girls at six o'clock indulged in a hay ride to the country. The event was the banner one of the season. Everyone present thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

UPLAND WON Fast Team Defeats the Rosenthals Score Seven to Two.—Home Team Played Listless and Couldn't Hit the Ball. For the third time this season the Rosenthals tasted the hitter pill of defeat yesterday, and there is wailing i*nd gnashing of teeth among the fans.| The question that is troubling everyone is this, who s to be blamed for the defeat? Was it anyone in particular, or was it the entire bunch. Nevertheless whoever it was, the game was lost, and what 's the vse of crying over spilt milk, so let's all get together and show Geneva Friday how the game is playod The Upland boys are without a doubt the most gentle manly ball players that have played l>efore a Decatur audience, and would be welcomed to our midst again in the near future, together with this they are a set of ball players, and are in the game from start to finish. The scoring started early, with Upland to the front, getting a score in the first, after the man should have l>een retired at the plate. Had Pennington held the ball, but he didn't, and number one was registered. In the second the boys in the green uniforms chased four of their men across the plate, one more was added in the fifth and one in the eighth, making their total seven. The Rosenthals were fortunate in making their runs Coffee, the first man up, was hit by a pitched ball, and stole second Peterson struck out, but O France put him across the plate with a line drive to center, he taking second on the throw in Devinney then hit to right field for a single and France scored, making two runs. The next men were retired in erder. and th s ended the run getting, as not another man got within hailing distance of the plate, and thus the game ended seven to twc. For Friday’s game Farnan of the Fort Wayne Shamrock’' ha« been secured to catch and several other changes will be made in the team. Railing will again be in the box, • and we predict a different story. The score: 123456789RHE Upland—l 400100107 9 3 Decatur—o 020000002 4 4 Batteries—Richardson and Gorman, Railing and Pennington. Two base h its—Huffman, Billiter, Donblle plays—Peterson to fiance to Touhey! Peterson to France to Touhey. Stolen bases—Coffee. Railing. Struck out—By Railing, 4; by Richardson, 7. Biseson balls —Off Railing, 2; off Richardson 3 Hit by pitched ball—Gorman, Reasoner, Coffee. Wild Pitches— Railing, Kiohardson. Time of game, 1:45. Umpire Devoss. Scorer, Vaughn