Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 197, Decatur, Adams County, 30 August 1905 — Page 1

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■CHILDREN’S DAY AT FAIR ■Thousands of People Visit the Grounds I Today

I THE EXHIBITS Decatur Merchants Out ■ Rival Past Years Work ■ Glance at the Grounds.—The Stock Judges at Work.—Great Races this Afternoon. ■■The real opening of the Great < 4*v and thousands ot peop • have nkde the beautiful grounds 1) k } like a thriving city It was obil f -dyen's day. and a more perfect one scarcely have been chosen morning early the judges of began their work and at OC > a big parade of all prize wm ni ■ stock was given The judges Horses—R J. Wilson. SpnngOnio; cattle—H B Carrell. Ha tford City ; hogs—D w Brown Ur u City; poultry—Samuel Will iatL, Monroeville; sheep—T. C ■■pips. New Castle. The judges Sty the displays of stock are far the average, and prove.' the Northern one of the best fair- in the country The hog and cattle shows are especially go>i anil equal anything ever seen in state A Democrat represen made a trip through the this morning and took a ng glance at the many beau exhibits of Decatur n.-r-elaborate is that of th«p.fer Hardware companv ;-r of Wilda WattWmß occupy a mammoth t-nt and all sorts of machinery in per •tia on the outside They are just north from the p m’.try To the north ot them « Well planned display of windnu - ' IP®* e *°'' &y Steele Bros., who male a most creditable showing ■ A fev steps south is an immense thrßLpole tent, the fair ground home of Loch, Dirkson & Co., whose display of hardware, b .ggies and implements is worth spending asvemi hours in looking over To tbeHprthwest is the Laman <V Lee CoHni their own handsome build » ing. PTLey also occupy e- ■n.-t i-ra’ - the the outside and have a ■ WOlAxhibit of machinery I BflHlrare and other good- in their the floral and art I hail at the west entrance th 1 first BwMnn is occupied l>y the p -ttu-t display ,>f fancy work, pill etc.. ■ * ve lß*''' l " ,t nnv f rt ' r ra " a . Lower Is assisting the superinten dent ! ln arranging these entries and to her efiorts of the past week is duwthe success of that depait . *neat which is one of the most inA tvresting ones on the grounds, for A the latjlos. In the center of the bnildtag is a display of lerns. and flowers, which adds beauty to the surrounding disJ, Blays. iSurrounding it are the exMbits of Holthouse -Schulte & Co., clothing ~ Loch, Dirkson & Co., Jhardware; the Hub Clothing store; Niblick <fe Co., dry goods; Myers, Co , clothiers; Boston Store, dry goods; Yager Sons, furniture; Sfey & Vance, clothiers; Ball <fe Meyer, furniture; J. B Stoneburner, musical instruments; W. E faith, musical Instruments; Gay . Zwiok, furniture and musical Mtruments; Every display is ' “ ireditable and a glance shows many

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hours of labor and the expenditure of considerable cash. In this building in the canned fruit display, of esjieoial interest to the housewife. In the grandstand building ta the show you don’t want to miss, the proverbial pumpkin and agricultural display. Every known vegetable is there, showing Adams county the beet and most produc tive county on earth. The races this afternoon include a 2:18 trot with five entries, and a 2 ;30 pace with ten entries, the latter stated by horsemen as the most exciting 'of the harness race program The judges are. R. J. Wilson, Springfield, Ohio, starter; Dr. J. W. Visard. Pleasant Mills and Charles Smith of Montpelier, judges; A A. Butler and Dr. J. M. Miller, time keepers Entries continue to come in for the Derby races Friday, and if you really like racing, come that day. The races for tomorrow are as follows: 2:18 trot—Maxaza, bg; Aurelia Guy, bm. C. Faztg, Condersville, Ohio; High Star, chg. C. Turner, Marion, Ind.; True Worth, blks , G. Flandets, Decatur, Ind.; Baradian, bs., O. P Brown, Hamilton. Ohio. 2:20 pace—Virgil C., I>g., Elmer Johnson, Decatur, Ind; Blue Tonis, bj. 1 , S. Slater, Warren. Ind.; Hazel Pierce, bm., Dan Beery, Decatur, Ind; May AnIderson, bm., G. Bush. Huntington, ! Ind Major King, bg., J. M Andrews, Monroe, Ind.; High Alf, bs. 10. P. Brown, Hamilton, Ind.; Allan Wilkes, Mr., K. Emers, Warren, Ind.; Santamont, b., A Moran, Decatur, Ind.; Jim Wonder, sg., L. Ellis, Decatur, Ind.; Ethel Red, bm., C. Turner, Marion, Ind. 2:15 pace—Viril C-, bg., Elmer Johnson, Deoati r, Ind.; Hazel, Pierce, Dan Beery, Decatur, lad ; Rose Bud., I. F Newman, Warren, ; Ind.; Jim Wonder, sg., L. Ellie, Decatur, Ind.; Dr. Tanner, sg., J. Ryan, Montpelier, Ind.; Rex R., bg.. 8 H. Slater, Warren, Ind ; Diamond D, bg., A Morgan, Decatur. Ind. FIRE BUGS Causing Trouble for Nelson Bricker Near Berne. Nelson Bricker, of southeast of town, was here Monday afternoon and stated to the News man that fire bugs set fire to and totally destroyed a barn lielonging to them, on Saturday night. The barn was formerly an old dwelling house. Lately the upstairs had been converted into a bay mow and the first floor was used as an implement shed. At the time of the fire there was, however, not much in tbc building and the loss will not exceed <IOO. Nelson says that it is nothing but spite work and that on Wednesday of last week the rascals even tried to fire their bouse. They would no doubt have succeeded, but for the ’timely appearance of Nelson, who was returning from Geneva. The rascals had piled some straw under the steps in front of the house, and also put some under the porch soaked with oil. The blaze had not done much damage when Mr. Bricker arrived. Mr. Bricker is completely at a loss as to who his enemies might be, but stated that he had received anonymous letters several times of late 'in which threats were made if he, Nelson, would not comply 'with certain terms that they would do him bodily injury or would burn him out. * Detectives may be put on the trail and if the guilty parties are found they will be severely dealt with.—Berae News

DECATUR, INDIANA. WEDNESDAI EVENING, AUGUST :10. 1005.

SOCIAL EVENT Mijs Rose Christen as Hostess last Evening. Miss Rose Christen entertained a party of friends last evening tn honor of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Christen of Chicago, and it was a delightful social affair. Guessing contests were indulged in and Mrs. Frank Christen was awarded the prize, a pretty china plate. The guests were Messrs, and Mesdames H. L. Conter, Dick Christen, C. O. France, J. H Heller. Mrs. Doi! Durkin*. Mrs. Cole, of Lancaster. Ohio, Miss Lizzie Patters in and Mr. George Case ARE FRIENDS Peace Envoys Cast Formality Aside 11 Treaty May be Signed at Roosevelt's Hom: and Known as the Treaty of Sagamore Hill. Boacial Telegram To The Democrat Portsmouth, Mass., August 30— There was no session t iday and no time has been set sot the next meeting All formalitv has been dropped between the envoys and they seem to show true friendship. A suggestion has been offered here rom Washington that owing to the president's activity in behalf of peace, that the treaty be signed in his home and documents be known as “The Treaty of Sagamore Hill ” By United Presa News Association. St. Petersburg, August 30— Prince Oakhtimkv in an editorial today praises Witte and declares a diplomatic victroy for Russia, but a moral victory fcr Japan. The country ot the Mikado has now attained a strong position in Asia He says that Roosevelt’s name should be blessed throughout Russia. By United Preea News Aeaoclatlon. Portsmouth, August 30—The general opinion is growing today that ttussia is to pay Japan an enormous sum secretly. Silence on the question has been strictly observed. AT PENSACOLA Yellow Fever has Broken Out.—Several Cases Reported. Pensacola, Fla , August 30—It is officially announced by city officials that yellow fever has broken out here. Several oases are reported It is not believed that the government barracks near here will be affected. The surgeon of the army post there has notified the surgeongeneral at Washington however. WAS GENERAL I I Eclipse Seen all Over America and Canada. ( < < By United Preee Newe Association. 1 New York, August 30—The t eclipse was generally observed by < Amer icans and Canadians accord- c ing to the weather bureau, although < clouds obscured the view over a < vast area of the. country. The < great scientific observations at stat- , t ed points report a partial success in 1 observing the sun’s corona !«

FOOT CRUSHED Eight Year Old Boy Meets with Accident

Had Foot Crushed In Clover Seed Binder.—Amputation May be Necessary About four o’clock yesterday asWnoon the eight year old son of Mr and Mrs. J. H Railing bad his left foot quite badly crushed and broken The accident happened while Mr. Railing was driving what is known as a one-wheeled clover seed binder, and had started to the field for the purpose of doing some work The little eon * desiring to go along jumped on the binder, and as he did so his left foot was caught in rhe wheel and a gash three inches long was cut across the tjp of the same and two bones in bis foot were broken and protruded through the flesh The boy cried for assistance and his 5 father quickly responded, liberal ing him from his perilous position and at once binding up the foot started for town, taking the boy to Dr D. D. Clark, where the injured member was dressed The bones were reset and the gash sewed up All through the operation the little fellow never whim . Ipered, but stood it in a brave , I manner Mr Railing resides four I miles northeast of the city The injured foot may gel along nicely, . but should anything set in ampu tation will l>e necessary. GOOD SHOW I The Drake Stock Company Playing to Large Crowds. t The Drake Stock company gave L another good performance last , night in presenting Robert Sher- , man's comedy drama, ‘The Village Vagabond." The play differs from , most tramp plays for the whole in terest does not center around the one character, but all parts are strong and natural The plot is good and the comedy is unusually funny Dora Drake as Marion. Mae Dadley as Kitty Kenty and Jean Prie as Budget, all handled the female roles in a careful manner. W. T. Robson as the Tramp, Robert Snerman as Tim Towels, Charles Price as Mike Riley, Merrel Desota as the villain, and J. C. Neall as Charles Brockton all gave intelligent and impressive perform ances, their parts. Prof. Venello and Co. mystified the audience in his feats of ledgerdemain. Tonight a strong and interesting play, “The Way of the World," will be produced. AN OLD CITIZEN Henry Knapp, of Root Township Died this Morning. William Knapp of Root township, and aged seventy two years, died this morning at his home at eight o'clock, after an illness dating from Past Friday, caused from stomach trouble. Mr. Knapp was born in Germany and when but five years of age came with his parents to this Country and settled in Adams county, wtere he resided until the time of his death. He was one of the old pioneers and was a prosperous farmer, all during his younger days having worked hard. He was one of the most respected citizens of Root township, and had a host i of friends. The funeral arrangements will be announced later He le ives four daughters and three sons to mourn their loss. i

BITTEN BY DOG Little Boy the Victim of a Supposed Mad Dog. The little eon of Mr. snd Mrs. Harry Qpoken was bitten on the right leg thte afternoon by a dog supposed to be mad. Dr. Clark dressed the wound and believes the boy will get along all right. The dog has been running wild for a day or two and is.satd to have bitten several other dogs. It is a little white poodle dog and has every indication of being mad. NO CHANGE In Condition of S. B. Dillon.—Very Low No Hopts for Recovery.—Several Messages Received From His Son in lowa. A message from Dr. McKeac this 5 afternoon said that the condition of >B. B. Dillon remained p-actioal)y unchanged, very sei ions and with practically no hopas for his recovery. Several messages have been received from |bis eon. W. H. Dillon at Prescott, lowa, asking as to the condition of the injured man. I One last night, said, “If he shonld die hold the remains until eon arrives," and it was supposed he was enroute However, another me* sage came just before noon, asking as to the condition, and it is probable the son may not come unless his father should die. While no i hopes are entartained for Mr. Dillion’s recovery, the doctors say he may live several days or might die at any moment. The story of his accident as published in the Democrat is the theory generally believed, and those who were staunchest in the theory of an assault now agree. Lt is said that the old man is in comfortable circumstances financially, and only traveled because he liked the work. CLOSED TODAY

Many Stores Shut Down for the Fair.

All the dry goods, hardware, grocery and drug stores, lumber yards and banks are closed this afternoon, and will be closed during the afternoon, Thursday and Friday, on account of the fair. The mitten factory isjclosed this week, and tomorrow practically every store will close. Such action certainly proves that Decatur merchants have the success of the association at heart. KILLED HERSELF Niece of Ex-Govonor Durbin Fears Consumption and Ends Her Life. Lincoln, Neb., August 30—Fear of death by consumption caused Mrs Gertrude Bentby to commit suicide here today. She was the niece of ex-Governor Durbin of Indiana.

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AT GENEVA Mrs. Nelson, of Ceylon, is Sick Several at the Fair.—Many Horses Being Tracked.-Seeing the Eclipse.— Nebraska Indians to be Here. (Special Correspondence.) Geneva, Ind., August 28—Mrs. Nelson, wife of Rev. Nelson, pastor of the ohuroh at Ceylon, is very sick and it is feared that she will suffer a seige of typhoid fever, all symptoms pointing to that end. Her fever is very high all the time and despite the heroic efforts of her physician, to ward oft the disease it seems that it is an imI iiossibility to do *o. A number ot people from about here who hae learned of the Great Northern fair through the Geneva column expect to gQ t*J Decatur today and tomorrow. It's cheafi advertising for the fair association, but it may show them that advertising pays and they may spend neaily <175 next year for Land tills. Every day at the Geneva 1 Park Club’s track may be seen four or five horsemen working out their speeders These “practice races” have become so interesting from the fact that one man is bound to lower the others record, th»t quite a crowd of spectators gather at the track each morning to see the horses go. The rivalry between the owners is very keen and there ate some pretty bursts of speed , made Many people in Geneva were up earlier than usual this morning to witness the partial eclipse of the sun and they were more than re paid for trouble. About three-fourths of the sun’s face was in the ’shadow and this condition lasted for nearly an hour. T.'ere has been quite a bit of interest manifestedjin this eclipse, because there has been so much done by scientists in regard to it. The Nebraska Indians play ball here next Friday and Saturday, and some interest is being manifested in the games. It is understood that Railing will pitch one of the games for the local team.

THE ECLIPSE Sun was More than Half Clouded this Morning. The eclipse of the sun was plainly discernable here this morning from 5:30 to 6:30 o’clock, and at seven o’clock was seven tenths total as announced. The eclipse was a remarkable one, and could be seen by the naked eye A similar occurrence is not forecasted until 1925. Many Decatur people saw the astronomical event and say it was just as advertised. A Bluffton Bluff. A meeting of representatives of the Bluffton Reds and the Union City ball teams has been called for Tuesday afternoon at Hartford City, the purpose of the meeting to be to try to arrange for the match game proposed, with a purse of ♦SOO as the stake to be played for. The |250 to back the Bluffton team was raised in fifteen minutes and if the game is played there will be much additional placed on the game if the Bluffton backers can get any taker* It is understood that Union City also has finally raised |250. If details can be arranged tomorrow the game will be ago and will be played at Hartford City with a Central league umpire to mnke the decisions — Bluffton, News